An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Academic Manager to join the Department of Psychology at The University of Law, based at Leeds city centre campus.

This is a unique role, combining teaching with academic leadership and management. Alongside leading and developing a team of lecturers, you will also contribute directly to teaching on our psychology programmes at Leeds, bringing your expertise into the classroom and shaping the student experience first-hand.

The Role

As Academic Manager, you will play a key role in shaping both people and performance. You will lead, support and inspire a team of academic staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality teaching and outstanding student outcomes.

Academic Manager - Psychology job description

As an Academic Manager at The University of Law, you will be:

• Leading, managing and developing a team of lecturers, including performance management, PDRs and career development

• Overseeing resource planning, timetabling and teaching allocation in collaboration with Faculty leadership

• Driving quality and continuous improvement to achieve sector-leading academic outcomes

• Motivating and developing colleagues, supporting their academic and professional growth

• Ensuring an excellent student experience across both campus-based and online delivery

• Collaborating with Programme and Student Leads to support course delivery and development

We are looking for individuals who are/have:

• 2:1 degree in psychology or equivalent

• PhD or a postgraduate qualification in psychology

• Be passionate about people management, including motivating, developing and leading through change with proven leadership skills

• Be a proactive and enthusiastic self-starter who leads by example

• Bring real-world legal or professional experience into your teaching

• Be committed to delivering an outstanding and professionally relevant student experience

The closing date for application is 12th June 2026 with interviews likely to take place early July.

Why Join Us?

About Us & Benefits

On top of a competitive salary of £59,500 per annum, we provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days, 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)

• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Benefits & Wellbeing information

Our Approach

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

Diversity, Inclusion and Flexible Working:

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 via talentacquisition@law.ac.uk

For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.

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