At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the School of Business and Law, driving strategic growth and enhancing student experience.
- Company: Leeds Trinity University, a dynamic institution committed to academic excellence and personal growth.
- Benefits: Full-time role with flexible working options, competitive salary, and supportive community.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are valued; applications from under-represented groups are encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in education while leading a vibrant team in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Significant academic leadership experience in business and law required.
The predicted salary is between 44550 - 54450 £ per year.
Leeds Trinity University is a renowned institution located in the heart of West Yorkshire, dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience. With a rich history dating back to 1966, we have grown into a dynamic and inclusive community that champions academic excellence, personal growth, and professional success. We offer state-of-the-art facilities, a supportive environment, and a strong sense of community, making it a great place for students and colleagues to thrive.
The School of Business and Law is a vibrant part of the university, delivering a wide range of programmes and growing an exciting partnership with a wide range of employers. We require an interim Head of the School of Business and Law with substantial academic leadership experience and the ambition to drive forward the strategic growth agenda and to deliver fundamental KPIs.
Reporting to the Executive Dean (Academic), this post will play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team and the Head of School will represent their School to external and internal stakeholders. The role will require you to have significant academic or professional experience in an area relevant to business and law.
You will have strong leadership skills with a proven understanding and appreciation of the academic discipline and the educational landscape, and evident impact on curriculum, research and knowledge exchange. A proven track record of leading curriculum and portfolio growth and development to provide excellence in learning and teaching and student experience is also essential.
Through collaborative working and excellent organisational skills, you will develop and lead a team with complex workloads, encouraging cutting-edge subject knowledge and research, and have an innovative and compassionate approach to all aspects of the student journey.
This role will be located at Leeds Trinity University campus Horsforth, Leeds with significant presence at our City Centre campus also. Through our agile working framework, there will be the option to spend some time working remotely to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 13th September 2026. Interviews for this post are expected to take place on Monday 28th September 2026.
Leeds Trinity University values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from the following groups as they are currently under-represented within the University: Women, LGBTQ+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as well as candidates with disabilities, whether hidden or otherwise. The University will consider all forms of flexible working arrangements.
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