Head of Department - Policing and Justice

Staffordshire University; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking an experienced Head of Department for the Institute of Policing and Justice. The role involves academic leadership and stakeholder engagement to enhance the Institute's portfolio, including policing apprenticeships and professional programmes. The successful candidate should have a proven track record in academic leadership and the ability to work with external partners like the Police Force. This is a pivotal role for the Institute's future growth.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in academic leadership.
• Experience working with Police Force and Employer Partners.
• Excellent knowledge of regulatory body requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Institute of Policing and Justice.
• Collaborate with Course Directors and academic staff.
• Engage with external stakeholders to grow the business.

Skills

Academic leadership

Engagement with external stakeholders

Knowledge of OFSTED requirements

Job description

We are excited to be searching for our inaugural Head of Department for the Institute of Policing and Justice. Following an internal reorganisation, we are looking for an experienced academic leader to take the newly composed Institute to further success. Comprised of a number of portfolio areas which include a large policing apprenticeship provision, as well as professional policing programmes and a Criminology and Law provision, the Institute has embarked upon an exciting programme of portfolio development, including the roll‑out of provision at our London campus.

The successful candidate will work as one of five Heads of Department in the School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences, reporting directly to the Executive Dean and with responsibility for Course Directors, Professors, Associate Professors, Lecturers and Senior Lecturers. As well as a strong track record of academic leadership, they will need to be able to evidence their ability to work successfully with external stakeholders such as the Police Force, Employer Partners and other key influencers in order to sustain and grow the business. Excellent knowledge of regulatory body requirements, particularly OFSTED, will be essential.

Contact For Informal Discussion

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mike Phillips (Executive Dean) – [e-mail].