Associate Dean of Law, Accounting and Finance


Company:	London Metropolitan University
Salary:	£71,010 to £86,583 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, N7 8DB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Nov 2026
Closing date:	9 Dec 2026

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Summary

ABOUT US

Transforming lives through excellent education London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.

Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.

ABOUT THE POST

The Associate Dean for Academic Department provides strategic leadership, managing academic, financial, and people aspects of their specific Department within the School. Reporting to the Deputy Dean and collaborating closely with the School Senior Management Team, this key role focuses on teaching quality, staff development, and strategic planning. They translate overall university goals into impactful departmental actions, oversee curriculum, manage budgets, mentor staff, ensure quality and promote inclusive environments, bridging the gap between senior management and day-to-day excellence in learning, teaching and student success.

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Closing date: 09 December 2026

Interviews due to be held in week commencing 11th January 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

- Please complete the online application in full, making sure you address the person specification criteria in your statement as this will enable us to make an informed shortlisting decision.

- All applicants are additionally asked to submit an equality and diversity statement of up to one page, articulating how you will contribute to making our University more inclusive and what they have previously done to advance equality.

- If you wish to attach any additional documents such as a CV you may do so (please follow the instructions). Please note that we do not accept a CV on its own as a job application.

If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the job reference number.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and to complete a health assessment before they start work. Offers of employment are also conditional on receipt of satisfactory references and proof of qualifications held.

At London Met we are building an institution aware of its purpose to drive not only individual social mobility but also broader community actualisation. We recognise that our diverse community is our greatest strength, and as such we strongly encourage applications from anyone who feels they are currently underrepresented within UK higher education. Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to inclusion and equality at: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/equality-and-diversity/

STAFF BENEFITS

For more details about the benefits of working at London Met, please visit our Information for Applicants page.

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