Stephen Dudderidge

Registrar and Secretary

Stephen joined the University of Brighton in October 2016 after a lengthy career at the University of Nottingham, where he held the position of Deputy Registrar. Stephen has extensive experience in supporting university governance and in leading a range of large, award-winning, professional services in support of the student and staff experience. Having also worked at school and faculty levels, he has a strong commitment to partnership working across departmental boundaries, with academic schools and the Students’ Union.

Stephen has supported the development of UUK policy and initiatives across a range of areas.

Stephen Dudderidge

Responsibilities

Leadership responsibility for:

  • Chair of Operations Leadership Group
  • Academic administrative and support structures, and the enhancement of service standards
  • Maintaining oversight of institutional governance arrangements both in support of the university's constitution, and also in terms of statutory requirements with regard to bodies including HEFCE, QAA, OFFA, HESA, UKVI and the Student Loans Company
  • As Clerk to the Board of Governors, management responsibility for the operation of the Board of Governors and the Academic Board, and the relationship between them
  • Admission, registration and progression of students, and for the framework of academic regulations which govern the university's academic provision
  • Provision of legal advice to the institution
  • Academic and Student Services, including careers and employability and sport and recreation
  • The development of the wider student experience
  • The university's relationship with the Students' Union
  • International strategy

Responsible for the line management of:

  • Director of Academic Services
  • Director of Student Operations and Support
  • Director of Marketing and Communications
  • Director of Information Services
  • Director of Residential and Hospitality Operations
  • Director Philanthropy and Engagement
  • Legal Services and Governance

External roles

Member, Association of Heads of University Administration (AHUA)

Contact me

Enquiries: Lisa Jones

Email: l.s.jones@brighton.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)1273 642007