About the Role
<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Academic Manager to join the Academic Law Faculty at The University of Law, based at our London Moorgate campus.</p><p class="MsoNormal">This is a unique hybrid role, combining <strong>2 days of teaching</strong> with <strong>3 days of academic leadership and management</strong>. Alongside leading and developing a team of lecturers, you will also contribute directly to teaching on our vocational programmes at Moorgate, bringing your expertise into the classroom and shaping the student experience first-hand.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>The Role</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">As Academic Manager, you will play a key role in shaping both people and performance. You will lead, support and inspire a team of academic staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality teaching and outstanding student outcomes.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.law.ac.uk/globalassets/13.-media--doc-repo/16.-vacancies/academic/academic-manager-law-faculty-dec-2025-.pdf">Academic Manager job description</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>As an Academic Manager at The University of Law, you will be:</strong></p><ul><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Leading, managing and developing a team of lecturers, including performance management, PDRs and career development</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Overseeing resource planning, timetabling and teaching allocation in collaboration with Faculty leadership</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Driving quality and continuous improvement to achieve sector-leading academic outcomes</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Motivating and developing colleagues, supporting their academic and professional growth</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Ensuring an excellent student experience across both campus-based and online delivery</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Collaborating with Programme and Student Leads to support course delivery and development</p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>We are looking for individuals who are/have:</strong></p><ul><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Experience teaching in higher education, ideally on vocational legal programmes</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Be passionate about people management, including motivating, developing and leading through change</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Be a proactive and enthusiastic self-starter who leads by example</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Bring real-world legal or professional experience into your teaching</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Be committed to delivering an outstanding and professionally relevant student experience</p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal">The closing date for applications is 3rd May 2026.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">We’re a collaborative and supportive academic community with a strong focus on student outcomes and professional relevance. Our teams combine academic excellence with real-world legal experience, creating an environment where both staff and students can thrive.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>About Us & Benefits</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">On top of a <strong>competitive salary from £59,500 (+ London weighting allowance of £4,300)</strong> we provide a generous <strong>annual leave entitlement of 35 days</strong>, and there’s a rewards package that includes:</p><ul><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Contributory Pension Scheme</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount)</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts</p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><a target="_blank" href="https://epiedit.law.ac.uk/globalassets/13.-media--doc-repo/16.-vacancies/benefits/pdf_benefits__wellbeing_bro.pdf"><strong>Benefits & Wellbeing information</strong></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Our Approach</strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">At The University of Law, you will work alongside other like-minded professionals who are passionate about driving innovation in higher education and delivering successful outcomes for our students</p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><em>Diversity, Inclusion and Flexible Working:</em></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal">We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees.</p><p class="MsoNormal">We’re also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process - please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team via <a target="_blank" href="mailto:talentacquisition@law.ac.uk">talentacquisition@law.ac.uk</a></p><p class="MsoNormal">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 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checklist">Right to work checklist - </a><a target="_blank" href="http://GOV.UK">GOV.UK</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checklist"> (</a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.gov.uk">www.gov.uk</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checklist">)</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><em>Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.</em></p><p class="MsoNormal"><em>Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.</em></p>