Head of Roehampton Law School and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law (1.0 FTE)

The Role

We seek a 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 & 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 & world-class research, supported by an outstanding student experience. 

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 & 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.

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 & 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) & 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 & staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

To find out more information about Roehampton & what we can offer please click the 'Apply' button, above.

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