Head of School of Law

Galileo Global Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a dynamic leader to establish and lead a new Law School. The role demands innovative program design, strong networking with the legal profession, and exemplary team leadership. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in higher education and a passion for transforming legal education. This position offers a competitive salary and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in higher education leadership.
• Strong understanding of legal education and market trends.
• History of successful curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Set vision for Regent’s Law School and inspire teams.
• Design innovative, practice-oriented programmes.
• Forge partnerships with the legal profession.
• Publicly represent the School and communicate effectively.
• Lead a high-caliber team of educators.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Innovative curriculum design

Public relations

Strong networking

Team leadership

Job description

• Salary: £80k-£100k depending on experience
• Location:Regent’s University London, Regent’s Park
• Reports to:Provost
• Contract Type:Full-time, Permanent
• Vacancy Reference: 25/60
• Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 26th October

About Regent’s

We’re expanding!

Part of Galileo Global Education (Europe’s largest private Higher Education group), Regent’s is one of the most cosmopolitan universities in the UK with around 130 nationalities represented on campus. As an organisation, we continue to go from strength to strength across every educational, financial and cultural measure.

Located in the heart of London’s Regent’s Park, we offer a premium, transformative education rich in global connections. Our mission is to cultivate globally minded graduates who bring purpose and passion to people and planet.

We are now transitioning to a School-based academic structure to support our continued growth, innovation, and excellence. The School of Law is central to this transformation.

The Role

We’re seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to establish and lead the new Regent’s Law School - someone who can redefine legal education in a fast-changing world and position us as a bold, distinctive force in this competitive market.

• Set the vision and ambition for Regent’s Law School, inspiring course teams to deliver a transformative legal education that challenges the incumbents and delivers real-world impact.
• Design and deliver innovative, practice-oriented programmes that disrupt traditional models. Your courses will be commercially successful, academically rigorous, and stand out for their relevance and quality.
• Be the public face of the School, confidently communicating our value proposition across platforms and to a wide range of stakeholders - from prospective students to industry leaders.
• Forge powerful partnerships with the legal profession including general counsel in global organisations based in London - securing placements, live projects, and high-profile guest speakers that enrich the student experience.
• Build and lead a high-calibre team of legal educators, cultivating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. You’ll lead by example, championing outstanding teaching and continuous improvement.

Interviews will likely be held on-campus w/c 10 November

How to apply

Please provide a current CV along with a cover letter/statement outlining why you are suitable for the role (referencing your skills and experience against the person specification in the Job Description). Candidates who do not provide a full application (including cover letter/statement) may not be considered.