Head of School of Law and Social Science

3 weeks ago

Derby, United Kingdom University of Derby Full time

Location:University of Derby, Friar Gate Square, Derby

Advert Closes:16/6/2024

Advert Text

Challenging, interesting and constantly changing, the University of Derby is an exceptional place to learn and an incredibly rewarding place to work.

Ours is an extraordinary educational environment and because we specialise in identifying and developing individual potential, you can be confident you'll receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress.

Our combined higher and further education offering is spread over campuses in Derby, Buxton, Leek and Chesterfield and we have some of the best university facilities in the UK, investing more than £200 million in facilities in the last 10 years.

We achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and with more than 34,000 people choosing to study with us every year, we depend on the dedication of a team of 2,200 academic and professional services staff.

Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees a family-friendly, rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress.

About the role

With its strong focus on quality, innovation and real-world learning, our College of Business, Law and Social Sciences supports ambition and drives success. Comprising Derby Business School, School of Law and Social Sciences and an effective Executive Education and Enterprise offering with strong ties to local business and an ambitious, growing international presence, the College delivers a distinctive portfolio of study opportunities, enriched by flourishing partnerships with regional, national and global employers.

The School of Law and Social Sciences has embarked on an ambitious plan of growth and has devised a well-informed programme of academic developments, particularly in the areas of Policing, Law and Criminology. As the Head of School, you will lead these strategic initiatives to successful conclusion and implementation. You will be responsible for leading and growing the academic and business development of the School, ensuring that its programmes and academic delivery inspire, have impact and support both the plans of the wider College and the University's corporate aims.

You'll work closely with the PVC/Dean, Deputy Dean and other key stakeholders to develop business plans and ensure that innovative programmes and courses are demand-led and delivered to the needs of students and the market. You'll also lead and inspire staff to achieve high standards of research outputs, quality and impact.

You'll have significant teaching and leadership experience in an HE setting, with a good understanding of the HE sector and current issues. You'll also have experience of building capacity and capability of staff, including in relation to research, teaching and enterprise. You'll possess an in depth understanding of the student experience, employability and academic quality assurance, with a successful record of leadership in relation to these matters.

Conferment of a Professorial title considered along with this role.

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Professor Kamil Omoteso, PVC Dean – College of Business, Law and Social Sciences via

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.

£67,298 to £84,122 per annum. (For exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £96,740 per annum)

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