Head of Department Law

The University of Manchester Professor and Head of the Department of Law Competitive remuneration and benefits The University of Manchester has a distinguished history of academic achievement and our recently launched strategy ‘From Manchester for the world’ sets out our bold ambition for the next decade.

We are now seeking an exceptional academic leader to become the next Professor and Head of the Department of Law, one of the UK’s largest centres for legal education and research. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a vibrant and internationally recognised department committed to advancing legal knowledge, promoting social justice and shaping responses to the challenges of our time.

The Department of Law is a dynamic academic community with c70 FTE academic staff. We offer a broad portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes that attract talented students from across the world. Our research is internationally renowned for its depth, interdisciplinarity and impact, addressing pressing global issues such as human rights, business regulation, ethics and governance.

The Department hosts four research centres: the Manchester International Law Centre, the Manchester Centre for Regulation, Governance and Public Law, the Manchester Centre for Law and Business, and the Centre for Social Ethics and Policy. As Professor and Head of Department, you will provide strategic and inspiring leadership, strengthening the Department’s reputation for world-class research, outstanding education and a transformative student experience.

You will work collaboratively with senior colleagues in the Department, across the School of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Humanities to deliver academic excellence, social responsibility and inclusivity. The role requires an experienced legal academic with a record of research excellence, success in leadership and a deep commitment to collegiality, equality and diversity.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s leading law schools and to contribute to the University’s civic and global mission.

To find out more, please visit https://andersonquigley.com/university-of-manchester-head[1]of-the-department-of-law/

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

The School is committed to Athena SWAN principles to promote women in science; the School's website documenting activity in this area can be found at: http://www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/.

We positively welcome applications from women, who are currently under-represented at this grade. Appointment will be made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Anderson Quigley: Aino Betts at aino.betts@andersonquigley.com

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Elliott Rae at elliott.rae@andersonquigley.com

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