Shape growth. Drive impact. Lead Business education. Join the University of Law Business School as Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business)

The University of Law Business School provides industry accredited degrees (CMI, CIM, APM and ACCA) including Business Management, Marketing, Law and Accounting. Our guiding principle is that our students are taught in a realistic, professional and contemporary context, with plenty of practical interactive engagement and one-to-one teaching and support. 

We are looking for an Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business) to join us on a full-time, permanent basis working from our London campuses. You will report directly to the DVC Business & Social Sciences.

The Role

As Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business), you will be accountable for academic delivery and strategic oversight of the University’s Business programmes. This includes strategic planning, budgeting and resource allocation, developing innovation and external partnerships that enhance the student offering in Business.

• Provide visible strategic leadership of the School of Business in a way that supports and enables our ambition to be a leading, applied school
• Ensure successful development and implementation of a strategy for growth and recognition, ensuring alignment with the University's mission and goals and the ambition for future growth both domestically and internationally
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the academic delivery of the programmes, ensuring they offer a consistent high-quality student experience and successful outcomes
• Establish and maintain strong intra-School collaborations to support interdisciplinary initiatives, and enhance curriculum and academic offerings
• Foster and manage external partnerships, enterprise, collaborative partnerships, and engagements to support the growth and reputation of the School’s programmes
• Be responsible for the School’s successful submissions to accreditation bodies, such as the AACSB, positioning the University to respond effectively to any future developments in the Business School landscape, both nationally and internationally
• Proactively contribute to the development and implementation of University-wide policies and initiatives as part of the senior leadership team

Is this you?

The successful candidate will be focused on growth - leading the Business School in a clear and compelling direction whilst delivering results. You will be focused on employability, graduate outcomes, curriculum and international development.

• A record of individual academic and leadership innovation and excellence, influence and esteem
• Proven leadership skills and behaviours with the ability to:
  • Set clear vision and direction
  • Build high-performing teams
  • Innovate and embrace opportunities whilst balancing risk

• Fully committed to employer engagement, partnership development and continual improvement
• Enthusiastic self-starter, highly goal oriented

Please attach an expression of interest to your application form and CV, outlining your suitability for the position.  

The closing date for application is Monday 16th March 2026 (midnight). For more information about this position, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner, Liz Quinton on liz.quinton@law.ac.uk

Please note: Where a candidate for employment at the University already holds a full Professor title at another UK university and is shortlisted for the position, the Chair of the Interview Panel may make a conditional offer of a Professorial title, subject to satisfactory references, and approval by the Professoriate Committee.

Benefits

On top of a competitive salary, we provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus Bank Holidays, and there’s a rewards package that includes:

• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Training and Qualifications (including Course Sponsorship/Fee Discount)

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.

Our Approach

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.

We’re also committed to providing adjustments to those who may require support with the recruitment process - please contact the ULaw Talent Acquisition Team talentacquisition@law.ac.uk.

Please note: For this opportunity, you must be able to evidence the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note: we are not a licenced sponsor. 

Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.