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Job Title: HE Programme Manager - LawSalary: Commencing at 39,424 with progression to 43,067 per annumClosing Date: 2026-03-22About the RoleShape the Future of Legal Education in College-Based HEUniversity Centre Leeds is seeking an experienced and ambitious HE Programme Manager to take forward our LLB, Access to Law and CILEX provision at an exciting point in our development.This is not simply a curriculum management role. It is an opportunity to shape, influence and grow a distinctive Law portfolio within a dynamic and expanding higher education environment.As part of a forward-thinking University Centre within Luminate Education Group, you will join a leadership team that values autonomy, innovation, and clear ownership of performance. We are proud of our student-centred ethos and strong outcomes, and we are ambitious about what comes next.If you are currently leading or contributing significantly to Law provision in FE or college-based HE and are ready for broader strategic influence, this role offers genuine scope to make your mark.Considering a Move from Legal Practice?We recognise that exceptional Law leaders dont only develop within education settings. If you are currently working in legal practice, criminal justice, compliance, or a related professional field and are considering a move into higher education, we would be very interested in hearing from you.You may bring:Significant professional experience within the legal sectorExperience supervising, mentoring, or developing colleagues or traineesA desire to shape the next generation of legal professionalsAn interest in curriculum development and professional educationWe welcome applicants with strong industry credibility and leadership potential. If you do not yet hold a teaching qualification, we will support you in gaining one as part of your development.This is an opportunity to transition from practice into a role where you can influence professional standards, widen participation into legal careers, and shape future legal education.What You Will DoYou will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Law provision, ensuring excellence in:Quality assurance, validation and academic standardsRetention, achievement, attendance and progressionCurriculum review and enhancementApprenticeship and workplace assessment (including EPA preparation)Staff performance, development and wellbeingExternal stakeholder engagement and partnership developmentYou will teach as part of the role, lead internal verification and moderation processes, oversee course-level SAR and QIP activity, and play a proactive role in validation events and examination boards.This is a highly visible role with influence across the University Centre and the wider Group.About YouHas recent experience delivering and leading Law provision in Higher Education or college-based HE or relevant industry practiceUnderstands regulatory and quality frameworks and can confidently lead validation and review processesHas experience managing staff performance and building high-performing teamsHas substantial experience of internal verification, moderation, and apprenticeship assessmentIs comfortable using data to drive improvement in retention and achievementIs committed to scholarly activity and professional developmentHolds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE) and relevant highest-level vocational qualification or degree/MA in teaching subject.You will combine academic credibility with practical leadership skills and bring energy, clarity, and integrity to the role.Why University Centre Leeds?A growing HE environment within a strong and supportive GroupClear ownership and autonomy at programme levelA culture rooted in collaboration, wellbeing and high standardsOpportunity to influence strategic direction within a developing portfolioIf you are ready to move beyond maintaining provision and into shaping its next phase of development, we would welcome your application.For an informal chat about the role please contact on Tom Poultney - Associate Dean of Higher Educationon [email protected] group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:Annual leave:Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidaysCurriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidaysPension schemes with generous employer contributions:Teachers Pension SchemeLocal Government Pension SchemePeoples Pension SchemeCPD opportunities:Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.About UsAt University Centre Leeds, we provide a supportive higher education environment designed to promote and enhance independent learning. We have access to industry standard equipment unique to many of our subject areas. These range from our makeup studios to practical science labs.We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. Youll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.Choosing to work for University Centre Leedsmeans that you will be part of an inclusive and progressive learning environment.We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to University Centre Leeds.We are proud to be the highest rated for student satisfaction in Leeds for the third year running(National Student Survey 2022).SAFEGUARDINGAt Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Groups values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity andinclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us pleaseClick here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIESWe kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly. We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies. We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.