Director of Aston Law Clinic

Aston University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Aston University is seeking a part-time Director for its Law Clinic. This role involves leading the clinic's operations, enhancing students' practical legal skills, and contributing to the university's commitment to innovative education in law. The successful candidate will blend legal expertise with academic leadership within a vibrant environment.

Benefits

30 days’ annual leave

13 days’ bank holiday

Discounted staff membership for gym and pool

Excellent training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in legal practice or university is essential.
• Candidates with a legal qualification and experience in managing educational programs are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the Aston Law Clinic and develop its strategic growth.
• Advise clients and provide experiences for law students.
• Drive innovative educational programs in law.

Skills

Legal expertise

Academic leadership

Client advising

Education

Legal qualification

Experience in legal practice or academia

Job description

Director of Aston Law Clinic

School of Law & Social Sciences

Location: Aston University Main Campus
Salary: £57,422 to £66,537 per annum
Grade: Grade 10
Contract Type: Fixed Term (24 months)
Basis: Part Time (0.6)
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 08 August 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 03 September 2025
Reference: 0393-25

This is an exciting opportunity to join the distinctive, friendly and growing Aston Law School as Director of Aston Law Clinic. Aston Law School, a department of the School of Law and Social Sciences, aims to be a distinctive law school that combines academic rigour with practical insight, for ‘future ready’ law graduates. We do so as The Guardian’s University of the Year 2020, with Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, Gold in Athena Swan, and as one of the leading universities for entrepreneurship and social mobility.

We are committed to delivering a distinctive undergraduate programme that meets the requirements of twenty-first-century employers. Our programme therefore teaches a combination of ‘traditional’ law subjects alongside innovative subjects that provide the academic grounding for skills and attributes of modern lawyers (for example, the future of the law and legal project management). Our strategic growth involves the ongoing development of our Law Clinic which currently provides opportunities for our Law students to gain experience of advising clients.

In particular, we are looking for a legal academic or practitioner, with experience of working either in legal practice or in a university setting, to join us as Director of Aston Law Clinic.

If you are interested in joining our friendly and vibrant community, we would like to hear from you!

What we offer

- Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days’ bookable leave and a further 13 days’ bank holiday and University Closure days.
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
- Great family friendly policies.
- On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
- Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here

This post is available to start as from September 2025. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Kristie Thomas, Interim Head of Aston Law School: [e-mail].

Further details:

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail]