Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Policing – 37 hours per week

Job Reference: R05003

Location: Frenchay Campus

Salary: G Grade (Lecturer): £35,333 - £42,155 H Grade (Senior Lecturer): £42,155 - £53,353

Permanent - Full time

About the opportunities: Working in the Department of Health and Social Sciences, and specifically the Sociology, Criminology, and Policing Subject Group, we have a number of posts available which are aligned to teaching and supporting learners on UWE policing provisions, which include the Policing Constable Degree Apprenticeship programme (PCDA), the Detective Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHeP) and Professional Policing Degree (PPD).

Successful candidates should expect to deliver content on the apprenticeship programme. This is a 3-year programme which is focused on the role of the Police Constable. In particular we are interested in candidates with knowledge in safeguarding vulnerability and risk and/or experience in the teaching and supervision of research. UWE have worked in partnership with Avon and Somerset Constabulary to develop integrated programmes which provide training and education across multiple cohorts each year.

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to recruitment and outreach activities, such as Open Days and Applicant Days.

About you:

We are looking for Lecturer and Senior Lecturers with a policing background and/or Policing Practitioners with teaching/training experience to join our diverse teaching team who are all passionate about their specialisms and dedicated to providing an outstanding student experience. The successful candidates will reflect these qualities, be collegiate, flexible and make a positive contribution to the apprenticeship programme.

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed – £300m has been invested recently on new state-of-the-art learning spaces and accommodation while we continue to develop incredible new facilities to enhance our offer even further. The University continues to implement a hybrid way of working therefore you although you will be expected to work on campus for part of your working week, there will be opportunity to work in other locations. Exact days will be agreed with your line manager.

Frenchay campus has excellent transport links; as well as being located near the motorway network we are within walking distance of two train stations, our bus terminus connects us to the local bus and metrobus network and we also have a range of cycling and changing facilities.

The successful candidate will also be expected to work flexibly with regular working at Glenside campus and Police HQ, Portishead as well as other locations within Avon, Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Bristol is a city that’s famous for its rebellious streak, independent thinking, unique style and edgy creativity. Home to over 460,000 people hailing from 187 different countries – you can find over 91 different languages spoken here, and 45 religions practised. Topping polls on a regular basis, Bristol isn’t just a great place to live, but a great place to work.

In addition to progressive pay rates, UWE Bristol offers a wide range of staff benefits including:

• a generous holiday allowance of 35 days
• up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year
• flexible working
• excellent defined benefit pension schemes
• access to employee assistance programme
• savings on purchases via Wider Wallet scheme
• option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
• family friendly policies
• onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus.

Further information

The various posts are full time and permanent but available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Dr Anne Eason. Anne can be contacted on 0117 328 4616 or email: anne.eason@uwe.ac.uk or Dr Georgie Benford who can be contacted on 0117 328 7509 or email: Georgie.benford@uwe.ac.uk.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol however all appointments are made on merit.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Closing date: 27 February 2023.