Senior Registry Administrator – Awards & Ceremonies

About the role

Our client, a leading university in High Wycombe, is seeking a Senior Registry Administrator to lead the planning and delivery of annual graduation ceremonies for around 3,500 students and their guests. You will also support the production of certificates, transcripts and academic awards, ensuring a first‑class experience for all stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate large‑scale graduation ceremonies and related events.
• Recruit, train and manage temporary event support staff.
• Liaise with external suppliers such as gown hire companies, photographers and caterers.
• Handle logistics including ticketing, room bookings and seating allocations.
• Develop and deliver communications to students, staff and guests, and update graduation webpages.
• Support the production and quality assurance of certificates and transcripts.
• Analyse data, prepare reports and contribute to process improvements within the Awards & Ceremonies function.

Required profile

• A‑level education (or equivalent) with GCSE Maths and English.
• Experience organising large‑scale events or working in a customer‑focused environment.
• Strong administrative skills, ideally within a higher‑education setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Exceptional organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

What we offer

• Make a direct impact on one of the most important moments in a student’s journey.
• Join a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Gain experience delivering high‑profile events.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Combine event management, stakeholder engagement and administration in a single role.