City St George's, University of London
Graduation and Awards Manager (REDEPLOYEE APPLICANTS ONLY)
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Role Notice
Please note: This role is only open to redeployee applicants at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployee applicants will not be considered at this time.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to RecruitmentCoordinators@citystgeorges.ac.uk with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
About Us
City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.
Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.
Background
Registry Services, within Academic Services, is launching a new Graduation and Awards team dedicated to the end-to-end delivery of awards, certificate production, award verification and graduation ceremonies. Working closely with colleagues in Registry Services, Schools, and the Events Team, the Graduation and Awards Manager will lead the development of this new function, ensuring excellent service delivery, operational efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement across all graduation and awards activity.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the Graduation and Awards team and oversee the delivery of award, certificate and graduation processes.
- Manage operational planning, stakeholder engagement, service improvement and compliance activities.
- Provide expert advice on regulations and processes, oversee budgets and risk management, lead staff development, and work collaboratively with Schools, Registry Services, Events and Professional Services colleagues to deliver an outstanding student experience.
Person Specification
- Significant experience leading operational services within a complex environment, with knowledge of student records, award processes and regulatory frameworks.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, alongside experience of process improvement, staff management and service development.
- Ability to lead change, manage risk and deliver high-quality services to fixed deadlines is essential.
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- Whilst the role is hybrid, there is a frequent amount of on-site presence required by the postholder in the planning and delivery phases of graduation ceremonies - currently run in January and July each year.
Application Timeline
- Closing date for applications: 4th October 2026 at 11:59pm
- Interviews are scheduled to take place from 26th October 2026
- The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.
Benefits
City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
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