Head of Law

Start Date: Immediately

Leadership and Strategy

• Ensure the alignment of academic programmes with emerging industry trends, ensuring the curriculum is innovative and relevant to both students and employers.
• Foster a culture of academic excellence, continuous improvement, and inclusivity.
• Oversee the development of new programmes and the continuous review of existing programmes to meet any accreditation standards and industry demands.
• Work collaboratively with the Leadership Team to share best practice among schools and support and develop an institutional culture of professionalism and excellence.

Academic Oversight

• Ensure the quality and delivery of teaching and learning, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of programmes.
• Ensure the School maintains its regulatory requirements related to the OfS B-conditions, and the quality standards of our partners.
• Support staff in their academic development.
• Encourage and support scholarly activity within the School, enhancing the College’s reputation in the fields of law and legal studies.
• Lead initiatives to support student engagement, retention, and achievement, ensuring a student-centred approach to academic life.

Staff Management and Development

• Provide leadership and mentorship to academic staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Assist with recruitment, performance reviews, and professional development opportunities for staff members.
• Promote diversity and inclusion within the School, ensuring equal opportunities for all staff and students.

External Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, professional bodies, and academic networks.
• Actively engage with our university partners to foster a positive and collaborative working partnership.
• Represent the School at external events, conferences, and seminars to enhance the College’s visibility and reputation.
• Collaborate with industry leaders to ensure that the curriculum reflects the current and future needs of the sector.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for external collaboration, consultancy, and other industry partnerships.

Financial Management and Resource Allocation

• Ensure the effective allocation and management of resources.
• Seek out funding opportunities and grants to support scholarship, teaching initiatives, and development of School resources.

Essential Academic Qualifications

• An LLM or equivalent in a relevant discipline (law, legal studies or related field) from a recognised institution.

Experience

• Significant experience in academic leadership, preferably at a senior level (e.g., Head of Department, Associate Dean, etc.) within a higher education institution.
• Proven track record in teaching, curriculum development, and academic management within the fields of law and/or legal studies.
• Experience in strategic planning, staff management, and financial oversight in an academic setting. 

 What We Offer (some benefits subject to completion of successful probation)

• Health Benefits 
• Life Assurance Plans 
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Pension, Cars, Cycle to Work)
• Annual Leave & Holiday Benefits (Buy Holiday, Additional Christmas Leave & Carry Over Leave) 
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) & 24/7 Access to GPs 
• Employee Discounts (Gym, Shopping, Cinema)

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