Head of the Institute for policing studies

Interview Date: Monday 22 April 2024

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.

We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as “regularly among the top-performing universities” and proving that “it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities”.

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The School

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the leading police education institutions in the UK. Working with Babcock Training Ltd and three other universities, UWL is helping shape the future of the Metropolitan Police Service.

The Institute for Policing Studies was formed in November 2021 to bring together this collaboration and we deliver three programmes under the Police Constable Entry Routes (PCER) framework: the police constable degree apprenticeship, the degree holder entry programme for both uniform and detective entry (with Babcock) and our own Professional Policing Degree (Licenced by the College of Policing) alongside our own masters courses. The Institute has gone from strength to strength and now has over 1,800 students.

The Role

The role will report into the Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor, Chief Information Officer and Director of Digital Futures and will, under his supervision, lead and manage the Institute, its staff, delivery of policing education and fulfilment of the contract the University has with Babcock Training Limited.

The postholder will line manage other academic staff within the Institute, the administrative team, HPLs and work closely with the PEQF Contract Manager, the Institute/School/College Academic Manager and the relevant HR Partner and Finance Manager when needed.

For this role you must be able to demonstrate you meet the skills, experience and competencies set out in the Person Specification.

To discuss the role informally, please contact Adrian Ellison, the Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor, Chief Information Officer and Director of Digital Futures, by contacting HR.Recruitment@uwl.ac.uk.

How to Apply

Applications are by expressions of interest, including a CV and covering letter setting out why you believe you are suitable for the role.

Expressions of interest should be submitted via online application by 5th April 2024.

Please find out more information in the Recruitment Pack, Job Description and Person Specification. 

Further details:

• Job Description

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