Job Introduction
Head of Law – Distance Learning
BPP University Law School has a reputation for excellence in professional education built on a proven ability to offer students the skills they need to succeed in a legal career. Working with over 150 law firms, BPP prides itself on being at the cutting edge of professional legal education giving students the core skills and a competitive advantage to ensure success.
An opportunity has arisen for a has arisen for a strategic and diligent individual to join the Law School Head of Law for Distance Learning. You will be responsible for providing strategic leadership working with multiple central teams and relevant stakeholders to champion distance learning student needs by enhancing and coordinating the distance learning student experience and creating a vibrant virtual student-centred environment.
What if you read the description and don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway - we value diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity!
Why work for BPP Education Group?
It is a great time to join BPP Education Group as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP Education Group such as:
- Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.
- With hybrid working available, you’ll be able to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home.
- We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.
Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family
What you’ll be doing
In this role you will have overall responsibility for the distance learning student experience, the online student community as well as generating and supporting business development initiatives to ensure BPP Law School is recognised as a thought-leader and the high-quality legal training provider of choice.
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As such, you will be responsible for:
Developing and implementing strategies to improve the distance learning student experience and developing and maintaining an online student community:
- Work with internal stakeholders to deliver a professional and engaging induction week to ensure students feel part of a vibrant distance learning law school community and a sense of belonging and work with internal teams to promote the student voice and champion student needs.
- Liaise with the Careers team to drive employability initiatives aimed at supporting professional and personal development of distance learning students and building a legal network.
- Work closely with the Students’ Association to support collaborative initiatives and promote and support well-being and mental health campaigns.
- Ensure all distance learning student experience initiatives are inclusive and reflective of the diverse student population.
- Act as an escalation point of contact for distance learning students regarding non-academic concerns and signpost or escalate issues where appropriate.
Support business development and outreach activities:
- Work closely with the Client team to support business development initiatives aligned to the Law School strategic goals.
- Work with the Outreach team to coordinate outreach events and activities aligned to the Law School’s strategic goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with law firms and other business organisations to strengthen partnerships, in line with the Client team business development initiatives.
- Monitor legal trends, competitor activity in the distance learning space, and economic developments to inform strategic planning and positioning of BPP Law School in the legal community.
What we’re looking for
For this opportunity we are currently looking for:
- A qualified solicitor or barrister (with practice experience)
- A relevant degree and either higher degree or equivalent professional qualification/experience in areas covered by the Law School
- Proven management and leadership experience
- Knowledge of the UK Higher Education Law School sector
- Fellowship of the HEA
- Ability to evaluate risk, identify the response and respond in a timely manner
- Business development and client relationship management
- Experience of quality assurance, analysing data and report writing
- Passion for education and learning
How will this process work?
The interview process for this position will consist of the following stages:
- Competency style interview and presentation with two Law School SMT members – 60 minutes
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check as well as professional membership checks (Proof of LPC/SQE or Cilex Qualification)
BPP Education Group are proud to be a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!
BPP Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP’s safer recruitment practices
BPP Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.
Closing date -
Salary – Competitive
