ULaw Head of Access and Participation

ULaw Head of Access and Participation

Head of Access and Participation (1 Year Fixed Term Contract) Candidate Pack

BACKGROUND

The University of Law, a private university, (formerly the College of Law), is one of the UK’s leading and longest established providers of legal education and training with origins dating back to 1876 with the formation of the leading tutorial firm Gibson & Weldon and later on, with the establishment of The Law Society School of Law. In 1962 the two were amalgamated to establish The College of Law. The University was the first ever independent institution to be granted degree awarding powers, gaining University title (The University of Law) in 2012 before being bought by Global University Systems in 2015. Working right at the heart of the legal profession, the University brings together teaching of the highest quality, a focus on practical skills and innovative learning styles to deliver perfect preparation for life in legal practice and ongoing professional development. The University is in an ongoing, exciting period of growth and expansion with more than 10,000 students, circa 800 staff and 14 campuses across the UK and Hong Kong. Alongside its Legal education and training, it is also expanding its Business school offering both in the UK and in Berlin. All campuses are close to thriving commercial centres, leading law firms and have strong transport links. Each campus is a modern, well-equipped professional law school providing a comfortable and stimulating learning and working environment.

VISION, CORPORATE PLAN & STRATEGY

Vision and mission To be the global university of choice for the professions, by driving innovation in applied education to deliver outstanding employment outcomes. The University of Law exists to serve its students and their future employers by being global leaders in providing applied knowledge and skills.

Vision and Mission

Strategic Aims

Drawing on our heritage as one of the UK’s longest established law schools, we strive to build on our success through the ethos of IDEAS:

Student Focus

Widening Participation

• Innovation - for our people, campuses, technology and business practices

Innovation and Growth

• Diversity - continuously improving the quality, quantity and flexibility of our courses

People

• Employability focus - ensuring our students are in demand by firms and businesses

• Ambition – inspiring the best in our students and society

• Success - academically and professionally for all

Strategic Aims

Student focus • The quality of the student experience is key to our ethos, reputation and our ability to recruit and be commercially successful We were ranked in the Top 10 for 5 core categories in the National Student Survey 2019 and in the same year were awarded Silver in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework for our teaching, learning and outcomes. Our performance in the critical categories of teaching excellence and academic support for students is sector leading.

Widening participation We are committed to widening participation and diversity across all of the University’s programmes.

Innovation and Growth • Our programme portfolio is constantly evolving to remain innovative, topical and relevant • Our reach is being extended through the creation of new campuses and partnerships • Our reputation, and the global importance of the English legal system, position us well to increase overseas recruitment beyond our traditional UK-focused student base

People We strive to:

• Support the development of colleagues to enable the delivery of an even higher quality service • Recognise and reward strong performance

Student Experience In addition to our teaching, the business processes that drive the student journey are pivotal to our students’ experience. We look to work collaboratively with the student body, being responsive to student needs and feedback.

• We will continue to invest in the student experience, its people and facilities • We will continue to deliver high quality services in a cost-effective way • We will use resources in an efficient and responsible manner

CAMPUSES

1. Birmingham

2. Bristol

3. Chester

4. Guildford Campus

5. Leeds Campus

6. London Bloomsbury Campus

7. London Moorgate Campus

8. Manchester Campus

9. Nottingham Campus (new for 2019)

10. The University of Law at UEA in Norwich (new for 2019)

11. The University of Law in Exeter

12. The University of Law in Liverpool

13. The University of Law at Reading

All of our campuses are in thriving commercial areas and offer the same fully-resourced facilities, including well equipped IT suites with PCs for DVD and i-Tutorials, comprehensive law libraries with all the latest legal texts, quiet study areas and places to relax.

14. Hong Kong Centre (new for 2019 )

Birmingham

Nottingham

Hong Kong

Guildford

Chester

Bristol

Responsible for: • Overseeing the efficient and effective operational delivery of the University’s Access & Participation Plan (APP) including the attainment of associated targets. • Overseeing Widening Participation and Access (WP&A) activities at all campuses/locations, including online and internationally. • Identifying and contributing to the development aspects of all WP&A matters, acting as project lead. Main Function of Job

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Function of Job

Reporting to Director Academic Registry Location Flexible/ remote Direct & Indirect Reports Direct report: Widening Participation Fundraiser and Coordinator Indirect reports: staff involved in delivering the University’s Access and Participation initiatives

• Identifying and facilitating the implementation of technological efficiencies to enhance and support the University’s WP&A initiatives, including the implementation of Learner Analytics. • Working with the Director of Admissions, Access & Participation and the Academic Registrar to meet Office for Students (OfS) requirements for APPs, including analysis and evaluation of activities, annual reporting, and development of future APPs. • Leading on equality and diversity activities in relation to the University’s students and programmes.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Specific Responsibilities

Business delivery • Maintain oversight of the University’s WP&A activities and initiatives, delivery, and analysis and evaluation of impact. • Work with the Secretary to the Widening Participation and Access Committee of the Academic Board to enable it to meet the responsibilities set out in its Terms of Reference. • Ensure accurate management information is produced for the quality assurance of University WP&A activities and initiatives and to ensure that there is proper analysis and evaluation of those activities and initiatives. • Design and facilitate agreement of an evaluation plan to meet the requirements of the OfS, setting out evaluation activities, how they are to be delivered, including allocation of responsibilities and resource. • Act as the link between staff working in campuses, including virtual, across functions, and key stakeholders, including the Academic Board, Academic Registry, IT, Programme Management teams, University Planning Manager, Campus Deans, Heads of Operational Services and other operational functions. • Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of the regulatory requirements set out by the OfS and others as appropriate and ensure prompt communication of any changes to the regime. • Oversee the development and delivery of training for new and existing staff engaged in delivery and evaluation of WP&A activities and initiatives. • Develop and implement policies relating to equality and diversity with reference to relevant legislation and sector best practice. • Produce as required reports and analyses on equality and diversity issues as they relate to the University’s students and programmes. • Through demonstrating strong commercial awareness and cross Campus / functional knowledge, contribute to business planning, operational strategy and delivery. • Attend and participate at committee meetings, including the Widening Participation & Access Committee, the Academic Enhancement Committee, the Academic Standards and Quality Committee, quality assurance reviews, and any working group as necessary.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure that all actions agreed by any relevant committee, working group or panel that relate to WP&A are communicated and completed as appropriate. • Translate business plans and priorities into meaningful, deliverable targets. • Contribute to the preparation of the annual WP&A budget. • Manage the University WP&A assessments budget. • Ensure that adequate statistical information is maintained to inform budget setting and review, in addition to analysis and evaluation of WP&A activity. Business development • Regularly review University WP&A activities and initiatives, and take the lead in developing and implementing any changes resulting from such reviews. • In conjunction with the Academic Registry and Academic Board, develop policies for existing, new and potential WP&A activities and initiatives that facilitate the University effectively delivering its APPs. • Review programme design guidance to ensure that programme design is underpinned by appropriate objectives. • Prepare papers as directed for the Academic Board, its committees and any relevant working groups. • Represent the University at external meetings and events.

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