HEPS205-25 - Head of Department - Policing and Justice

University of Staffordshire Business Engagement; England; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Department for Policing and Justice. The successful candidate will lead the Institute, oversee course directors, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with various stakeholders including police forces and employer partners. The university is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in its workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Institute of Policing and Justice.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as Police Forces and Employer Partners.
• Ensure compliance with OFSTED regulations.

Job description

Head of Department – Policing and Justice

School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences – Stoke Campus

Salary: £68,529 to £72,691 Per Annum – Full Time Permanent

Reference: HEPS205-25

Release Date: Tuesday 23 December 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026

Overview

We are searching for an experienced academic leader to take the newly composed Institute of Policing and Justice to further success. The Institute comprises portfolio areas including policing apprenticeship provision, professional policing programmes and a criminology and law provision, and recently rolled out provision at our London campus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Institute of Policing and Justice and oversee Course Directors, Professors, Associate Professors, Lecturers and Senior Lecturers.
• Work directly with the Executive Dean and collaborate with external stakeholders such as Police Forces, Employer Partners and other key influencers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory body requirements, particularly OFSTED.

Contact

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

Benefits and Inclusion

In return for your contributions, you will be based from one of our industry leading campuses, enjoy a range of benefits exclusive to members of our community and contribute to our vision, values and culture.

Staffordshire University is committed to promoting and enabling a positive culture where staff, students and visitors are confident to be their authentic selves. We focus on inclusion as a way to ensure equality of opportunity for all our people and demonstrate our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights. We encourage applications from all sections, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, who are currently under‑represented in the University workforce.