Interim Head of the School of Business and Law

At Leeds Trinity University, we aspire to make a difference to the people, the professions and the places that we serve, and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people to join our University community.  We are ranked top in Yorkshire for learning community and pride ourselves on being the University where our students are a name, not just a number. The University has a distinctive, employability-focused educational offer and works closely with employers to address the skills needs of today’s workforce. Applications are invited for the following post:

Leeds Trinity University is a renowned institution located in the heart of West Yorkshire, dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience. With a rich history dating back to 1966, we have grown into a dynamic and inclusive community that champions academic excellence, personal growth, and professional success. We offer state-of-the-art facilities, a supportive environment, and a strong sense of community, making it a great place for students and colleagues to thrive.

The School of Business and Law is a vibrant part of the university, delivering a wide range of programmes and growing an exciting partnership with a wide range of employers. We require an interim Head of the School of Business and Law with substantial academic leadership experience and the ambition to drive forward the strategic growth agenda and to deliver fundamental KPIs.

Reporting to the Executive Dean (Academic), this post will play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team and the Head of School will represent their School to external and internal stakeholders. The role will require you to have significant academic or professional experience in an area relevant to business and law.

You will have strong leadership skills with a proven understanding and appreciation of the academic discipline and the educational landscape, and evident impact on curriculum, research and knowledge exchange. A proven track record of leading curriculum and portfolio growth and development to provide excellence in learning and teaching and student experience is also essential. Through collaborative working and excellent organisational skills, you will develop and lead a team with complex workloads, encouraging cutting-edge subject knowledge and research, and have an innovative and compassionate approach to all aspects of the student journey.

This role will be located at Leeds Trinity University campus Horsforth, Leeds with significant presence at our City Centre campus also. Through our agile working framework, there will be the option to spend some time working remotely to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Daniel Turner, Executive Dean (Academic), via email on D.Turner@leedstrinity.ac.uk

Further details and the online application are available at: www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/jobs

Closing date for applications: Sunday 20^th September 2026

Interviews for this post are expected to take place on Monday 28^th September 2026.

If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.uk or call 0113 283 7130.

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