Lecturer in Criminology

**Lecturer in Criminology & Public Services**

**Wiltshire College & University Centre** have an exciting opportunity for a **Lecturer in Criminology & Public Services** to join our team.

**Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire**

**Salary: £28,168 - £39,244 per annum (Academic Pay Grade 4 - 13) (dependant on skills, qualifications, and experience)**

**Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year**

**Close Date: 4th August 2025**

**Interview Date: TBC**

**About Us**:
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

**Lecturer in Criminology & Public Services - The Role**:
Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of criminologists and public service professionals?

We are seeking an inspiring **Lecturer in Criminology & Public Services** to deliver engaging, real-world teaching that prepares our learners for careers across policing, law, justice, emergency services, and beyond. You will contribute to curriculum development, practical workshops, and enrichment activities, helping students build confidence and critical thinking through academic and vocational learning.

**Lecturer in Criminology & Public Services - Key Responsibilities**:

- Deliver outstanding teaching and assessment in the Criminology and Public Services sector.
- Develop and prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessment strategies to ensure students achieve their fullest potential.
- Contribute to students' holistic development, addressing their academic and pastoral needs.
- Collaborate with local employers and engage in community programs to enhance the curriculum and student experience.

**Lecturer in Criminology & Public Services - You**:

- A degree in **Criminology**, **Public Services**, or a closely related field
- Experience in teaching or mentoring, or a strong background in a relevant profession (e.g. policing, armed forces, criminal justice)
- A teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
- Enthusiasm for active, applied learning and inclusive education

Whether you are an experienced lecturer or a practitioner ready to step into education, we would love to hear from you.

**Lecturer in Criminology & Public Services - Benefits**:

- Competitive salary
- 37 days annual leave for Academic Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
- Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
- Free onsite car parking

**Lecturer in Criminology & Public Services - Application Process**:
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

**Applications for this role close on the 4th August 2025.**

**PLEASE NOTE**:
**Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.**

INDAD

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education. We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.