About the position
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) To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply' button above. Up to £69,000 per annum subject to skills and experience
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