Professor and Head of the Department of Law

The University of Manchester
Professor and Head of the Department of Law
Competitive remuneration and benefits

The University of Manchester has a distinguished history of academic achievement and our recently launched strategy ‘From Manchester for the world’ sets out our bold ambition for the next decade.

We are now seeking an exceptional academic leader to become the next Professor and Head of the Department of Law, one of the UK’s largest centres for legal education and research. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a vibrant and internationally recognised department committed to advancing legal knowledge, promoting social justice and shaping responses to the challenges of our time.

The Department of Law is a dynamic academic community with c70 FTE academic staff. We offer a broad portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes that attract talented students from across the world. Our research is internationally renowned for its depth, interdisciplinarity and impact, addressing pressing global issues such as human rights, business regulation, ethics and governance. The Department hosts four research centres: the Manchester International Law Centre, the Manchester Centre for Regulation, Governance and Public Law, the Manchester Centre for Law and Business, and the Centre for Social Ethics and Policy.

As Professor and Head of Department, you will provide strategic and inspiring leadership, strengthening the Department’s reputation for world-class research, outstanding education and a transformative student experience. You will work collaboratively with senior colleagues in the Department, across the School of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Humanities to deliver academic excellence, social responsibility and inclusivity. The role requires an experienced legal academic with a record of research excellence, success in leadership and a deep commitment to collegiality, equality and diversity.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s leading law schools and to contribute to the University’s civic and global mission.

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The closing date is noon Friday 28^th November 2025.

The University welcomes applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.