Head of Department - Policing and Justice

Head of Department - Policing and Justice

School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences

Location: Stoke Campus

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

Release Date: Thursday 21 May 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 14 June 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026

Reference: HEPS205-25-R

We are excited to be searching for our inaugural Head of Department for the Institute of Policing and Justice.

Following an internal reorganisation, we are looking for an experienced academic leader to take the newly composed Institute to further success. Comprised of a number of portfolio areas including Law, Criminology, International Relations as well as Policing with apprenticeship provision and professional programmes. the Institute has embarked upon an exciting programme of portfolio development, including the potential roll-out of provision at our London campus.

The successful candidate will work as one of five Heads of Department in the School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences, reporting directly to the Executive Dean and with responsibility for Course Directors, Professors, Associate Professors, Lecturers and Senior Lecturers. As well as a strong track record of academic leadership, they will need to be able to evidence their ability to work successfully with external stakeholders such as the Employer Partners, Public Sector organisations and other key influencers in order to sustain and grow the business. A good knowledge of regulatory body requirements is desirable.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Philip Lockett (Executive Dean) - philip.lockett2@staffs.ac.uk

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We are excited to be searching for our inaugural Head of Department for the Institute of Policing and Justice.
Following an internal reorganisation, we are looking for an experienced academic leader to take the newly composed Institute to further success. Comprised of a number of portfolio areas including Law, Criminology, International Relations as well as Policing with apprenticeship provision and professional programmes. the Institute has embarked upon an exciting programme of portfolio development, including the potential roll-out of provision at our London campus.
The successful candidate will work as one of five Heads of Department in the School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences, reporting directly to the Executive Dean and with responsibility for Course Directors, Professors, Associate Professors, Lecturers and Senior Lecturers. As well as a strong track record of academic leadership, they will need to be able to evidence their ability to work successfully with external stakeholders such as the Employer Partners, Public Sector organisations and other key influencers in order to sustain and grow the business. A good knowledge of regulatory body requirements is desirable.