Head of School of Law

REGENT'S UNIVERSITY LONDON; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent London-based university seeks a visionary leader to establish and lead the new Regent’s Law School. This role involves inspiring educational teams, developing innovative programs, and building partnerships with the legal profession to enhance student experiences. Ideal candidates possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to transforming legal education. The position offers a competitive salary of £80k - £100k.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leadership roles in academia or a related field.
• Experience in developing successful educational programs.
• Strong background in legal education or substantial connections within the legal profession.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the new Regent’s Law School.
• Inspire teams to deliver transformative legal education.
• Communicate the school's vision to various stakeholders.
• Forge partnerships with legal professionals.
• Cultivate a high-performing team of educators.

Skills

Dynamic leadership

Visionary strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Partnership building

Innovative curriculum design

Job description

• Salary: £80k - £100k depending on experience
• Location: Regent’s University London, Regent’s Park
• Reports to: Provost
• Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 26th October
• Interviewswilllikelybeheldon-campusw/c10November

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.