Head of Subject: Policing and Applied Security

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered.  Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Background of Role

Lead our innovative and awarding winning Policing and Applied Security team to provide high quality and industry responsive undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, Continuing Professional Development, and collaborative provision (UK and TNE), including the Police Education Consortium.

Canterbury Christ Church University is seeking an experienced Head of Subject to join the School of Business, Law and Policing. Combining significant higher education experience with senior-level experience from the policing or security sector, you will lead the policing and applied security portfolio, driving excellence in education, research, knowledge exchange, and external engagement. You will have a proven track record of developing industry partnerships, manage contractual arrangements, and identify opportunities for growth, particularly within the evolving landscape of UK police education and training. The Head of Subject will oversee the delivery of a sustainable, high-quality portfolio, ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional requirements (e.g. Office for Students (OfS), College of Policing (CoP)). Across all areas of activity, you will champion equity and inclusion, promote excellence in research, learning, teaching and innovation and foster a culture that promotes wellbeing, development and success.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible. This role is based in Canterbury, with an on-campus presence expected. Travel to locations specific to the portfolio, such as the Police Education Consortium (e.g. London, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Kent) and possible international travel to our TNE collaborative partners (e.g. Netherlands) may be required.   

Best practice for this role is to be on campus at least 3 days per week, with ‘on campus’ inclusive of days travelling for work related purposes.  

How to apply

Start date for applications: Tuesday 23^rd June ’26
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 14^th July, ’26
Interviews are to be held: Monday 27^th July ‘26

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Dr Belinda Siesmaa (Deputy Dean, School of Business, Law and Policing), Phone: 01227 921 872 belinda.siesmaa@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ06157.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received. 

Additional Information

Due to the nature of work undertaken within the Police Education Consortium, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate and maintain good character throughout their employment. Appointment to the role will be subject to the successful completion of the relevant police vetting and background checks.

The Head of Subject role is appointed at Principal Lecturer grade. Applicants who currently hold the title of Professor should indicate in their application that they wish to be considered for appointment at Professorial level.

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

No agencies, thank you.