Director of Psychology

University of Law; Leeds; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Law seeks a Director of Psychology to lead program development and delivery across campuses, ensuring quality and compliance with BPS standards. This key leadership role requires an ambitious academic with extensive experience and a commitment to student success and innovation. A competitive salary of £84,255 and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Private Medical Scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Student Discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior academic leadership and strategic development.
• Track record in program development and BPS accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Drive student experience and performance across Psychology programmes.
• Ensure quality curriculum design for BPS accreditation.
• Lead and foster collaboration among academic teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Innovation in Pedagogy

Education

PhD in Psychology

Level 7 degree in Psychology or equivalent

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Job description

At The University of Law, we are on a mission to shape the future of professional education. With our expanding academic portfolio, we are now seeking a Director of Psychology to lead the growth and development of Psychology across our campuses.

This is a pivotal leadership role, ideal for an ambitious academic with a strategic mindset and a passion for excellence in teaching, research, and student outcomes.

As Director of Psychology, you will lead the development, design and delivery of our Psychology programmes, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality to meet the accreditation requirements of the BPS, innovation and student satisfaction. You will also lead on developing academic and employer networks and driving forward our performance against key sector metrics.

Working closely with the DVC Academic, you'll help shape the academic environment for Psychology, from recruiting and developing talent to fostering a culture of research, innovation and engagement. Your leadership will be central to our vision of delivering an outstanding, career-focused student experience.

As Director of Psychology, you will be responsible and accountable for:

• Drive outstanding student experience, performance, and outcomes across all Psychology programmes and modules
• Ensure programme success exceeds OfS thresholds on continuation, completion, progression, and outcomes
• Oversee high-quality curriculum and assessment design to meet BPS accreditation requirements and aligned with our academic standards to ensure successful students outcomes and employability prospects
• Deliver sector-leading programmes with continuous improvement against OfS, QAA, and BPS benchmarks
• Ensure consistent quality and effective delivery of programmes and assessments across all campuses
• Lead and support the Head of Psychology in managing academic teams and fostering cross-campus collaboration and sharing best practice
• Improve stakeholder satisfaction through enhanced student feedback, employability outcomes, and NSS scores
• Champion innovation in teaching, course design, and digital or online delivery
• Guide the development of domestic and international student recruitment materials in partnership with marketing teams
• Represent the University at sector events to strengthen our academic profile and share best practice.

Is this you?:

We're seeking an experienced senior academic leader with a strong background in Psychology. You will bring:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in Psychology
• Level 7 degree in Psychology or equivalent
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy or equivalent
• Substantial experience in senior academic leadership and strategic development
• A proven track record of programme development and BPS accreditation
• A passion for innovation in pedagogy, curriculum design, and student outcomes
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• An enthusiastic, collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement

This role may attract conferment of full professorship whereby an application would be made through the professoriate committee.

Why join us?

Along with a starting salary of £84,255 per annum you'll enjoy:

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days
• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

The closing date for applications is Sunday 6th July 2025.

Please visit our careers site https://careers.law.ac.uk/ for a full overview of the job description.

Be part of a diverse and inclusive community

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population. We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more information, please contact [e-mail].

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor.

Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.