University and College Union have a new opportunity for a Regional Official , to lead their team in the South West region. Salary: £72,414.00 per annum Hours: 35 per week Contract: Permanent and full time Location: Exeter, EX4 4EP Closing Date: Thursday 8 January 2026 at 10.00 am About Us: The University and College Union (UCU) represents over 120,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer staff, librarians and postgraduates in universities, colleges, prisons, adult education and training organisations across the UK. We also have members in the private sector, for example in private training agencies and language schools, as well as members working on a freelance basis. Students training to teach in post-school education also belong to UCU. Regional Official The Role: The Bargaining & Representation department at UCU is seeking a Regional Official to lead our South West regional team. In this exciting role, based in our Exeter office and reporting to the Head of Bargaining & Representation, your main duties will include: - To be responsible for the effective implementation of national and regional strategic planning in the region - To be responsible for the allocation of duties to nominated regional support official(s) and other regional office staff - To be responsible for securing and maintaining recognition of UCU in the region - To be responsible for the oversight of effective implementation of national agreements, national benchmarks, and other nationally agreed bargaining objectives at branch level - To conduct and support negotiations with employing institutions in accordance with nationally, regionally, and locally agreed bargaining objectives - To initiate negotiations in institutions where procedures and agreements are not in place Regional Official You: - The post would suit someone with experience of a similar working environment and/or understanding of working for a trade union or other not-for-profit organisation - You will need knowledge of the post-compulsory education sector, sound working knowledge and understanding of employment law, and experience of collective bargaining and trade union organising - With excellent interpersonal skills, you will be able to represent members and to travel within the region Benefits of working for the University and College Union: - Generous holiday entitlement of 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, and 8 closure days with a pro-rata entitlement for part time staff - Disability leave arrangements - Special leave arrangements - A range of family friendly policies and procedures with enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave schemes - An Employee Assistance Programme that provides access to 24-hour confidential counselling - Access to advice and face-to-face intervention from a Senior Chartered Physiotherapist through the award-winning Physiotherapy Advice Line service - Healthcare Assessment - Flexitime scheme available by agreement where employees can vary their start and finish times or lunch breaks within the set parameters of the Work Life Balance policy - All employees are contractually enrolled into the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) where currently the employee contribution is approximately 6.1% of salary and the employer contribution is approximately 14.5% of salary - We will pay 50% of the net cost of childcare provision for children. The scheme is currently available to employees up to and including Grade G - Interest free season ticket loans to cover the cost of a second-class season ticket between home and the office - UCU will assist with the cost of an eyesight test and the purchase of a basic pair of glasses, where these are required for DSE use - Training and developmental support - Access to over 300 eLearning modules through UCU s online Training Room Application Process UCU is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We invite you to join an online briefing on Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 1pm. If you d like to attend, please make us aware by noon on Tuesday 16 December 2025. UCU requires its employees to work from their office/in the field for at least 60% of their working week. They may apply to work from home for the remaining 40% but UCU cannot guarantee that this will be agreed. Closing date for applications: Thursday 8 January 2026 at 10 am Interview date: Tuesday 3 February 2026 To submit your application for this exciting Regional Official opportunity, please click Apply
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
University and College Union have a new opportunity for a Regional Official , to lead their team in the South West region. Salary: £72,414.00 per annum Hours: 35 per week Contract: Permanent and full time Location: Exeter, EX4 4EP Closing Date: Thursday 8 January 2026 at 10.00 am About Us: The University and College Union (UCU) represents over 120,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer staff, librarians and postgraduates in universities, colleges, prisons, adult education and training organisations across the UK. We also have members in the private sector, for example in private training agencies and language schools, as well as members working on a freelance basis. Students training to teach in post-school education also belong to UCU. Regional Official The Role: The Bargaining & Representation department at UCU is seeking a Regional Official to lead our South West regional team. In this exciting role, based in our Exeter office and reporting to the Head of Bargaining & Representation, your main duties will include: - To be responsible for the effective implementation of national and regional strategic planning in the region - To be responsible for the allocation of duties to nominated regional support official(s) and other regional office staff - To be responsible for securing and maintaining recognition of UCU in the region - To be responsible for the oversight of effective implementation of national agreements, national benchmarks, and other nationally agreed bargaining objectives at branch level - To conduct and support negotiations with employing institutions in accordance with nationally, regionally, and locally agreed bargaining objectives - To initiate negotiations in institutions where procedures and agreements are not in place Regional Official You: - The post would suit someone with experience of a similar working environment and/or understanding of working for a trade union or other not-for-profit organisation - You will need knowledge of the post-compulsory education sector, sound working knowledge and understanding of employment law, and experience of collective bargaining and trade union organising - With excellent interpersonal skills, you will be able to represent members and to travel within the region Benefits of working for the University and College Union: - Generous holiday entitlement of 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, and 8 closure days with a pro-rata entitlement for part time staff - Disability leave arrangements - Special leave arrangements - A range of family friendly policies and procedures with enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave schemes - An Employee Assistance Programme that provides access to 24-hour confidential counselling - Access to advice and face-to-face intervention from a Senior Chartered Physiotherapist through the award-winning Physiotherapy Advice Line service - Healthcare Assessment - Flexitime scheme available by agreement where employees can vary their start and finish times or lunch breaks within the set parameters of the Work Life Balance policy - All employees are contractually enrolled into the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) where currently the employee contribution is approximately 6.1% of salary and the employer contribution is approximately 14.5% of salary - We will pay 50% of the net cost of childcare provision for children. The scheme is currently available to employees up to and including Grade G - Interest free season ticket loans to cover the cost of a second-class season ticket between home and the office - UCU will assist with the cost of an eyesight test and the purchase of a basic pair of glasses, where these are required for DSE use - Training and developmental support - Access to over 300 eLearning modules through UCU s online Training Room Application Process UCU is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We invite you to join an online briefing on Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 1pm. If you d like to attend, please make us aware by noon on Tuesday 16 December 2025. UCU requires its employees to work from their office/in the field for at least 60% of their working week. They may apply to work from home for the remaining 40% but UCU cannot guarantee that this will be agreed. Closing date for applications: Thursday 8 January 2026 at 10 am Interview date: Tuesday 3 February 2026 To submit your application for this exciting Regional Official opportunity, please click Apply
Salary: £59,660 - £70,507 per annum Employment type:Permanent Hours per week: 37 Reporting into: Head of School - Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice (UG) Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits here This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel into our Coventry head office or campus locations. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts. About Arden University We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations. About our Department OurDepartment of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Undergraduate Programmes) isa dynamic academic community with deep expertise across criminology, law enforcement and criminal justice practice. Our team is committed to digital innovation, teaching excellence, and building strong industry and employer links to ensure students graduate with the skills and confidence to succeed in criminal justice careers. About the Opportunity We are looking for astudent-centred Head of Department to lead our undergraduate Criminology and Criminal Justice provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an academic leader who is passionate about enhancing student experience, student outcomes, and driving innovation in curriculum design and delivery. In this role, you will: Lead the delivery of outstanding teaching, feedback, and assessment practices that underpin student success. Develop engaging, inclusive, and intellectually stretching course content and digital learning resources. Drive exceptional outcomes in continuation, completion, progression, and graduate employability. Line manage Senior Lecturers and potentially other academic staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Recruit, support, and develop exceptional academic talent within the department. Contribute to teaching and academic activities aligned to your expertise. Represent Arden University at internal and external events, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance our academic portfolio. About You We are looking for an experienced academic with strong leadership abilities and a deep understanding of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and the wider Higher Education landscape. Essential criteria: Master's degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related Social Science discipline. Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellowship (PGCert HE, FHEA, SFHEA, PFHEA, QTLS/QTS). Relevant industry or professional experience related to criminal justice or criminology. Proven ability to lead and develop academic teams to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and research. Strong leadership, people management, and motivational skills. A track record of successfully leading academic programmes with strong student experience, student outcomes, and TEF-aligned performance. Desirable: A PhD or equivalent Level 8 qualification. Management or leadership training/qualification. Why Arden At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from: 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure! A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7% SimplyHealth plan option Private Medical Insurance Access to Perkbox benefits Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends Plus, other excellent benefits Our 'Golden Ticket' which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education Our Values Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations. Closing Date: Sunday 11th January We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date if we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible. If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups. Sponsorship statement Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
Jan 04, 2026
Full time
Salary: £59,660 - £70,507 per annum Employment type:Permanent Hours per week: 37 Reporting into: Head of School - Criminology, Criminal Justice and Law Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice (UG) Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits here This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel into our Coventry head office or campus locations. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts. About Arden University We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations. About our Department OurDepartment of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Undergraduate Programmes) isa dynamic academic community with deep expertise across criminology, law enforcement and criminal justice practice. Our team is committed to digital innovation, teaching excellence, and building strong industry and employer links to ensure students graduate with the skills and confidence to succeed in criminal justice careers. About the Opportunity We are looking for astudent-centred Head of Department to lead our undergraduate Criminology and Criminal Justice provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an academic leader who is passionate about enhancing student experience, student outcomes, and driving innovation in curriculum design and delivery. In this role, you will: Lead the delivery of outstanding teaching, feedback, and assessment practices that underpin student success. Develop engaging, inclusive, and intellectually stretching course content and digital learning resources. Drive exceptional outcomes in continuation, completion, progression, and graduate employability. Line manage Senior Lecturers and potentially other academic staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Recruit, support, and develop exceptional academic talent within the department. Contribute to teaching and academic activities aligned to your expertise. Represent Arden University at internal and external events, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance our academic portfolio. About You We are looking for an experienced academic with strong leadership abilities and a deep understanding of Criminology, Criminal Justice, and the wider Higher Education landscape. Essential criteria: Master's degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, or a related Social Science discipline. Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellowship (PGCert HE, FHEA, SFHEA, PFHEA, QTLS/QTS). Relevant industry or professional experience related to criminal justice or criminology. Proven ability to lead and develop academic teams to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and research. Strong leadership, people management, and motivational skills. A track record of successfully leading academic programmes with strong student experience, student outcomes, and TEF-aligned performance. Desirable: A PhD or equivalent Level 8 qualification. Management or leadership training/qualification. Why Arden At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from: 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure! A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7% SimplyHealth plan option Private Medical Insurance Access to Perkbox benefits Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends Plus, other excellent benefits Our 'Golden Ticket' which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education Our Values Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations. Closing Date: Sunday 11th January We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date if we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible. If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups. Sponsorship statement Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
Back to Law Ambassador: Michal Freeman-Shor 28 Jan 2025 2 minutes read Growing up in Israel as a descendent of WW2 survivors, there was really no question of whether I should go to university. I chose to study law at Nottingham Law School because the laws in England and Israel are very similar and it allowed me to travel and refine my English. My many critics told me that I was unrealistic, overambitious, and arrogant for thinking I could study law in a language that I had not mastered. Fortunately, my mother taught me to always follow my dreams and treat such negativity as white noise. I met my husband during my third year in law school and we have a teenage son. After graduation, I went back to Israel to qualify as an advocate. However, post qualification, and to the dismay of many, I chose to return to England. This was when I met with the realities of trying to find a job as an alien in England. I submitted over one hundred applications and filled two lever arch files with rejection letters. After months of applying for jobs and depleting all of my life's savings, I finally managed to get an interview at the London office of a large Israeli firm who gave me my break. Later I joined Stringer Saul LLP (now Fasken Martineau) and I practiced corporate law. I returned to work after my maternity leave but found it challenging to juggle a successful legal career with motherhood. Therefore, I decided to take a career break and raise my son. During my years out of private practice I was lucky to be a successful property investor, charity volunteer, fundraiser, board director, and law lecturer. After 11 and a half years, I realised that my son was independent enough and decided to go back into the legal profession. My first port of call was the Law Society's website. I found out that there was a returner programme and I enrolled straight away. I also signed up to various legal training courses. I remember vividly hesitating to sign up to these courses because they were expensive; but my husband was supportive and told me the time had come to invest in myself. As I did these courses I also spoke to many headhunters. Their feedback was bleak. They simply were not interested in someone who was not currently employed. They placed no value on the vast amount of additional experience and transferrable skills I had gained. Nevertheless, I applied for, and received, my practicing certificate and chose to keep trying. I contacted old colleagues and some of my old clients, and while they were enthusiastic, no doors opened. The Law Society returner weekend was a fantastic confidence boost for me at a time when I needed it most. The speakers were very informative and supportive, and I left the venue energised and full of motivation to continue to try to find a job as a solicitor. I will confess that it has been an extremely difficult journey. I used half of my days learning and getting up to date with the law, and half of my days applying for roles and speaking to recruitment consultants. To bring this to life: I applied for over 70 roles, rewrote my CV several times, and received some rejection letters within seconds of applying (computer says no). On several occasions when applying online I was unable to submit my CV because I could not complete all the boxes: unable to provide a current salary, for example. I finally met two very proactive recruitment consultants who managed to generate some interest and I continued to network as much as I could. I applied for and got accepted onto the Addleshaw Goddard's Return to Law programme. It was whilst undertaking that programme, that I accepted a role as a senior corporate solicitor at another fantastic, forward-looking law firm, Gardner Leader. I joined the fantastic major national law firm, Shoosmiths, in June 2019 and I am a Principal Associate at the corporate finance department advising on a wide range of corporate transactions, I co-head the firm's Israel desk which means that most recently I have represented Shoosmiths at the London Stock Exchange Annual Conference in Israel appearing as one of the guest speaker panel members. I have also recently been featured as a Finalist in the Women in Business Awards 2019, in the Board Level & Senior Executive of the Year category and I am currently nominated in three award categories in the Woman in Law Awards 2020.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Back to Law Ambassador: Michal Freeman-Shor 28 Jan 2025 2 minutes read Growing up in Israel as a descendent of WW2 survivors, there was really no question of whether I should go to university. I chose to study law at Nottingham Law School because the laws in England and Israel are very similar and it allowed me to travel and refine my English. My many critics told me that I was unrealistic, overambitious, and arrogant for thinking I could study law in a language that I had not mastered. Fortunately, my mother taught me to always follow my dreams and treat such negativity as white noise. I met my husband during my third year in law school and we have a teenage son. After graduation, I went back to Israel to qualify as an advocate. However, post qualification, and to the dismay of many, I chose to return to England. This was when I met with the realities of trying to find a job as an alien in England. I submitted over one hundred applications and filled two lever arch files with rejection letters. After months of applying for jobs and depleting all of my life's savings, I finally managed to get an interview at the London office of a large Israeli firm who gave me my break. Later I joined Stringer Saul LLP (now Fasken Martineau) and I practiced corporate law. I returned to work after my maternity leave but found it challenging to juggle a successful legal career with motherhood. Therefore, I decided to take a career break and raise my son. During my years out of private practice I was lucky to be a successful property investor, charity volunteer, fundraiser, board director, and law lecturer. After 11 and a half years, I realised that my son was independent enough and decided to go back into the legal profession. My first port of call was the Law Society's website. I found out that there was a returner programme and I enrolled straight away. I also signed up to various legal training courses. I remember vividly hesitating to sign up to these courses because they were expensive; but my husband was supportive and told me the time had come to invest in myself. As I did these courses I also spoke to many headhunters. Their feedback was bleak. They simply were not interested in someone who was not currently employed. They placed no value on the vast amount of additional experience and transferrable skills I had gained. Nevertheless, I applied for, and received, my practicing certificate and chose to keep trying. I contacted old colleagues and some of my old clients, and while they were enthusiastic, no doors opened. The Law Society returner weekend was a fantastic confidence boost for me at a time when I needed it most. The speakers were very informative and supportive, and I left the venue energised and full of motivation to continue to try to find a job as a solicitor. I will confess that it has been an extremely difficult journey. I used half of my days learning and getting up to date with the law, and half of my days applying for roles and speaking to recruitment consultants. To bring this to life: I applied for over 70 roles, rewrote my CV several times, and received some rejection letters within seconds of applying (computer says no). On several occasions when applying online I was unable to submit my CV because I could not complete all the boxes: unable to provide a current salary, for example. I finally met two very proactive recruitment consultants who managed to generate some interest and I continued to network as much as I could. I applied for and got accepted onto the Addleshaw Goddard's Return to Law programme. It was whilst undertaking that programme, that I accepted a role as a senior corporate solicitor at another fantastic, forward-looking law firm, Gardner Leader. I joined the fantastic major national law firm, Shoosmiths, in June 2019 and I am a Principal Associate at the corporate finance department advising on a wide range of corporate transactions, I co-head the firm's Israel desk which means that most recently I have represented Shoosmiths at the London Stock Exchange Annual Conference in Israel appearing as one of the guest speaker panel members. I have also recently been featured as a Finalist in the Women in Business Awards 2019, in the Board Level & Senior Executive of the Year category and I am currently nominated in three award categories in the Woman in Law Awards 2020.
Job Title: Lecturer in Criminology Location: Birmingham Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum - AC2 Job type: Permanent, Full-time The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs. The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large. The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Psychology for an experienced, innovative and student focused Lecturer to contribute to the development of Criminology and Policing provision at the University. Our Criminology programmes are being delivered from September 2026 and you will be contributing to the development and delivery of the new curriculum. You will be excited by the creative possibilities of this new opportunity and will champion innovation and transformational new programmes that reflect and position graduates with advanced knowledge and skills required for new developments across Criminology. You will be supported to deliver high quality learning, teaching and student support, across the Criminology and Policing programmes, and achieve excellent student experience and outcomes across the programmes. You should be passionate about teaching Criminology and related fields in Higher Education, with an appreciation of the diverse application of theory to the real-world. You will have experience of teaching in Higher Education and be appreciative of the need to work to relevant professional body standards. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 38 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 28.6% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: Closing Date - 18th January 2026 Interview Dates - 5th February 2026 The University has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don't already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government's online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route. All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Criminology Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, Criminology Teacher, Teacher of Law, Law Teacher may also be considered for this role.
Dec 22, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Lecturer in Criminology Location: Birmingham Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum - AC2 Job type: Permanent, Full-time The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs. The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large. The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Department of Psychology for an experienced, innovative and student focused Lecturer to contribute to the development of Criminology and Policing provision at the University. Our Criminology programmes are being delivered from September 2026 and you will be contributing to the development and delivery of the new curriculum. You will be excited by the creative possibilities of this new opportunity and will champion innovation and transformational new programmes that reflect and position graduates with advanced knowledge and skills required for new developments across Criminology. You will be supported to deliver high quality learning, teaching and student support, across the Criminology and Policing programmes, and achieve excellent student experience and outcomes across the programmes. You should be passionate about teaching Criminology and related fields in Higher Education, with an appreciation of the diverse application of theory to the real-world. You will have experience of teaching in Higher Education and be appreciative of the need to work to relevant professional body standards. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 38 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 28.6% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: Closing Date - 18th January 2026 Interview Dates - 5th February 2026 The University has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don't already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government's online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route. All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Criminology Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, Criminology Teacher, Teacher of Law, Law Teacher may also be considered for this role.
