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Head of Student Governance

Employer
Birmingham City University
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary
£37,966.00 to £41,267.00
Closing date
6 Jul 2018

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Practice area
Education law, Regulatory
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+
Position
Barrister, Solicitor
Sector
In-house

Job Details

Faculty: Academic Services

School: Academic Services

Post Title: Head of Student Governance

Location: City Centre Campus

Salary: £37,966.00 to £41,267.00

Closing Date: Sunday 24th June 2018

Interview Date: Friday 6th July 2018

Ref No: TBC

Are you seeking challenging in-house legal work in a fast-paced and ambitious business? Can you lead a team of advisers and administrators providing professional support and advice on student governance matters?

We are recruiting a Head of Student Governance to advise the University on cases involving student disciplinaries, fitness to practise, complaints and appeals, and to manage a team providing administrative and advisory support throughout the operation of these procedures.

We are seeking a Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum 3 years’ PQE in student governance matters, Higher Education disputes, or comparable work such as complaints-handling or regulatory compliance work. You will require confidence in delivering practical advice to academics and senior management across a wide range of student governance issues. The ability to identify and analyse risks and evidence is critical.

You must be ready to handle complex and sensitive matters, and to advise on procedural and substantive issues. You will be required to balance the interests of a range of internal and external stakeholders, advising on specific cases and broader policies and practices.

You will also be responsible for managing the Student Governance team’s workload, performance and progression. You will report to the Director of Academic Services, and you will work closely with the Head of Legal Services and the legal and compliance team in improving processes and practices across the institute.

As a fundamental component of the Academic Services department, you will join colleagues in delivering exceptional services to students and staff.  Here in Academic Services we are re-setting the bar for our performance, with the aim of being recognised not only for the quality of what we do, but as a great place to work and pursue a career. Our work is fast paced, with high levels of demand all year round as we deliver against tight deadlines and robust targets.

We are looking for talented, dynamic, resilient, and enthusiastic individuals who would like to pursue their next career step in their in-house legal career.  To be successful in this position, you will be required not only to give quality advice, but most importantly, to have the personal attributes and capability to bring your people together, getting the best out of every individual while building a strong, shared ethos. In return we will give you access to our dedicated programme of in-house training and support, as well as a great package of benefits, opportunities for development and progression, and the chance to make a real mark on our business. 

If you would like to enhance our skilled team of professional advisers and administrators, please upload a CV and covering letter/expression of interest as part of your application for this role. Within your application please make reference to both the main job description and the addendum to the job description which contains further details of the role and additional requirements. You are advised, where possible, to remove personal details from your CV and covering letter including your name. For further information, please contact Adam.Barnes@bcu.ac.uk.

For more information about applying and for the job description for the post, please see the current vacancies on the BCU website:  http://jobs.bcu.ac.uk/

Alternatively if you require the application in a different format please contact the Human Resources Department at hrrecruitment@bcu.ac.uk or on 0121 331 6693.

Birmingham City University seeks to be a single status employer and benefits include up to 32 days annual holiday, an index linked contributory pension scheme and an employee medical scheme.

Birmingham City University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Company

Birmingham City University

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