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Head of Law School and Deputy Dean at University of Roehampton
London, United Kingdom
Job Descrption
Job title: Head of Roehampton Law School and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law (1.0 FTE)
Reports to: Executive Dean Faculty of Business and Law
School: Faculty of Business and Law
Grade: Competitive Salary
The Role
We seek a dynamic and talented Head of Roehampton Law School and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law who will support the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law, to provide strategic leadership for this high-performing school. The successful candidate will have a background in legal education with either a track record in professional practice or a strong academic profile. You will be a transformational leader who understands the changing dynamics of legal education and how to develop the portfolio to drive growth. Equally important is understanding what drives excellent student experience and build partnerships with external stakeholders with an inclusive, committed and... inspirational leadership style. You will be joining Roehampton University at an exciting time with an opportunity to bring your own vision for legal education to the role.
Roehampton Law School was established in 2015 – we are a growing school that values social justice, teamwork, and our local community. Over the last five years Roehampton Law School has been ranked in the Complete University Guide as the leading, or one of the leading, Law Schools in the country for student satisfaction. The law school has its own identity and is housed in a dedicated modern building, with a mock courtroom, surrounded by a parkland campus. Our purpose guides our approach to delivering excellent teaching and world-class research, supported by an outstanding student experience. Roehampton is ranked #8 in England in the 2024 NSS and was in the top 10 for postgraduate satisfaction nationally in the two most recent PTES surveys.
The Head of Roehampton Law School and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law reports directly to the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law and sits on the Senior Management Team (SMT). Supported by the Deputy Head of Law, they will achieve portfolio development and growth, strong student success outcomes and a national and international profile.
The University
At Roehampton, we change lives by helping our students to develop the confidence, knowledge and adaptability they need for a successful graduate career and fulfilling life.
We are a supportive, close-knit and inclusive community, with a proud history in higher education stretching back more than 175 years. Our values come from this rich history, built in community, engagement and partnership, with a belief that no matter their background, we can help our students to realise their ambitions. Our graduates today have excellent employment prospects and are part of a thriving and diverse global community of Roehampton alumni.
We provide an engaging portfolio of courses ranging from creative arts to allied health, from education to psychology in addition to business and law. In September 2024 we launched our engineering initiative, Sustainable Engineering and Technological Centre which provides programmes in engineering, architectural technology and construction. We also have an excellent research profile, and we ranked in REF 2021 as tied for first as the best modern university for research. With international reach, our research informs policy, enriches culture and improves people’s lives.
We are London’s Campus University, based on a beautiful 64-acre parkland campus. This short video will give you a taste of life at our wonderful campus and its excellent facilities. Our staff have access to excellent facilities and a generous range of staff benefits. Our full range of benefits are available here.
How to Apply
University of Roehampton is being supported in the appointment by MAB Research & Consulting.
Please send applications to roehampton@mabsearch.com
Applications should consist of:
· a concise covering letter (ideally no longer than two pages), addressing the criteria in the Person Specification;
· an up-to-date curriculum vitae;
· names and contact details of three referees (although referees will only be approached at the final stage of the
process, and only with your express permission).
Applicants for the professorial title are required to read the Academic Promotions Framework (available from mary@mabsearch.com) and provide two sides of A4 addressing how you meet the criteria. Applications received without the additional completed paperwork addressing how they meet the criteria will not be considered.
The deadline for applications is 13 November 2024
Longlisted candidates will be invited to initial video call conversations with MAB Research & Consulting between 18/19 November 2024.
A final shortlist will then be invited to complete psychometric testing in the week commencing 25 November 2024 and will be invited to Interview with Roehampton on 9 December 2024.
Final Panel Interviews – Monday 9 December 2024 (in person, on campus)
The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.
To find out more information about Roehampton and what we can offer please visit the Working at Roehampton section of the website
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