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Alex Nicholas-Brown

Course Administration Manager
Essex Business School
 Alex Nicholas-Brown

Profile

Ask me about
  • Academic administration
  • Programme operations
  • Assessment and Exam Boards
  • Academic policy compliance
  • Student records, casework and stakeholder support
  • Service improvement and process review
  • Committee servicing and governance support
  • Cross-campus collaboration and relationship management
  • Management information, reporting, and operational planning

Biography

Experienced Higher Education professional with extensive expertise in academic administration, assessment, student records, service delivery, and team leadership, developed through progressively senior roles at the University of Essex. Proven ability to manage complex operational activity, support academic colleagues, enhance student experience, lead teams, and contribute to service improvement and cross-functional initiatives. Brings a strong understanding of the evolving HE environment, underpinned by an MBA, professional recognition, and a consistent track record of delivering high-quality professional services.

Qualifications

  • Associate Fellow Higher Education Academy (2017)

  • Accredited Member Association of Higher Education Professionals (AHEP) (2017)

  • BSc (Hons) Business Administration Cardiff University (2002)

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) University of Essex (2019)

Contact

alex.nicholas@essex.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1702 328388

Location:

GB.4.73, Southend Campus

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