About the Role

In this key executive role, you will have autonomy for all aspects of the Faculty’s strategic direction and its future positioning in regional, national and international contexts. Reporting to the Pro Vice Chancellor Academic and working as part of the executive team, you will have the opportunity to help shape the wider University’s strategic objectives.

As Executive Dean, you will apply your strategic understanding of higher education and professional practice to expertly drive and balance priorities for teaching, research excellence and student support. You will play a key role in refining the Faculty’s partnership base and meeting the needs of external stakeholders.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: George Talbot, Pro-Vice Chancellor: talbotg@edgehill.ac.uk or Lynn Hill, Chief Operating Officer Lynn.Hill@edgehill.ac.uk 

About You

In this role, you will bring substantial senior leadership and management experience within a higher education environment, along with a strong understanding of current and emerging sector agendas, particularly within Health, Social Care & Medicine. You will lead, manage and motivate a diverse team of academic and professional support colleagues to deliver a first-class student experience. You will have strategic oversight of the development and delivery of high-quality teaching across the faculty, alongside responsibility for effective governance aligned  with institutional  structures and policy.

To be successful, you will demonstrate strong leadership and management at a senior level in a higher education environment, coupled with a highly developed understanding of current and emerging agendas and policy issues in higher education, particularly within the context of the Faculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine. 

The ideal candidate will have an emerging national and/or international standing within a relevant academic discipline or policy arena, with a track record of providing strategic leadership that shapes research, policy, and professional agendas.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 
• Relocation and Visa Assistance Policies (subject to eligibility criteria). 
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026

Department: Senior Academic Manager & Professors

Salary: Competitive Salary
Permanent

About the Role

As Associate Director Legal and Compliance Services, you will act as a trusted advisor to the University Executive and internal stakeholders at all levels, supporting the University’s legal and contractual needs, and managing, advising on and mitigating legal risks .

You will lead the Legal and Compliance Services team, providing in house legal advice to support a wide range of business activities, and strengthen frameworks to ensure University wide legal compliance, delivering strategic guidance across legal matters and overseeing specialist teams covering data protection, immigration and consumer law. 

You will form good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and act as a gatekeeper for external legal advice where appropriate. You will also be an integral member of the broader team responsible for institution-wide governance, strategic assurance and risk oversight, under the Chief Student and Governance Officer.

Please note whilst this post is open to external applicants any internal qualified applicants will be prioritised.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Dr Jo Wright, Chief Student and Governance Officer at Jo.Wright@edgehill.ac.uk

About You

We are seeking a qualified solicitor with a current SRA Practising Certificate. You will have significant post qualification experience within a complex, regulated environment ideally within higher education, plus a strong track record in service delivery and team leadership.

You will have proven experience, ideally in contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance, intellectual property and commercial partnerships. You will have a good understanding of the regulatory environment for Higher education, including the Office for Students and Office of the Independent Adjudicator frameworks.

You will demonstrate an aptitude for and commitment to engaging with sector networks and maintaining your professional awareness of emerging legal issues within the Higher Education sector. You will be able to highly effectively plan and organise service delivery and be responsive to business needs.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

Closing Date: 25 May 2026

Department: Support

Salary: Competitive Salary
Permanent campus based role