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Senior Lecturer in Corporate and Financial Law (R&T)

• Posted 12 January 2026
• Salary £59,966 - £67,468 per annum
• LocationGlasgow
• Job Type Research and Teaching
• Reference190513
• Expiry 08 February 2026 at 23:45

Job description

College of Social Sciences

School of Law

Senior Lecturer in Corporate and Financial Law (R&T Track)

Vacancy Ref: 190513

Salary:Grade 9, £59,966 - £67,468 per annum

The University of Glasgow School of Law seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Corporate and Financial Law (Research & Teaching Track).

The successful applicant will work closely within a vibrant and substantial community of corporate researchers and be part of the Corporate and Financial Law Research Group. In addition to the well-established interest in capital markets, financial regulation, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility, law and sustainable finance has emerged as a key focus in recent years, while we have also extended our expertise in insurance and insolvency. We have immediate teaching needs in corporate governance, capital markets and financial law and there are also opportunities to adapt and expand our course offers to suit the successful candidate. The diverse and international composition of our commercial law group offers links to policy-making and practice that can help to inform research and teaching.

The School of Law is ranked 44th amongst law schools globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. It is a centre for innovative world leading research and excellence in education. We are proud to be an international law school with a rich heritage. Law was one of the four original faculties established by the University upon its founding in 1451. The subject has been taught continuously since 1714. Today, we teach students from over 30 countries with staff from across the world.

The appointment is full-time (35 hours per week) and open-ended.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Irene-Marie Esser, Irene-Marie.Esser@glasgow.ac.uk .

Visit our website for further information on the University of Glasgow’s, School of Law at https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/law/

Job Purpose

The post holder will make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading and contributing to research of international standard, high quality teaching, primarily at undergraduate level, securing research funding, and providing academic leadership and management within the School/College. The post holder will be expected to engage actively in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Undertake a leading role in the development and implementation of individual and/or joint research projects of international standard, participating actively in the development of College/School research strategy.

2. Act as principal investigator or project leader on major research projects with a portfolio of research activity and publications of high quality and impact.

3. Take a lead in major funding bids and related activities, including Knowledge Exchange, which develop and sustain support for the subject area and recognised excellence for the University.

4. Undertake academic management and leadership roles and responsibilities to ensure high quality course/programme administration, setting and monitoring standards and lead on the development of policy and practice across research and teaching teams, both within and beyond the subject and School.

5. Create and develop effective networks with students, staff across the University, and external stakeholders to oversee the embedding of key University priorities such as graduate attributes, professional requirements, work-related learning, transitions support, student mobility and quality enhancement within credit bearing and non-credit bearing activities.

6. Develop a strategic approach to embedding learning technologies across the Subject/School and College to support and enhance course/progra...

Transcriptions Officer

The post holder will be expected to produce transcription documents in Braille, Audio and Large Print within deadlines, in line with commercial contract specifications and service level agreements.

Key Responsibilities

Core Role Responsibilities

·         To provide required transcriptions for all live projects, ensuring these are produced within Service Level Agreements.

·         Daily, reconcile the delivery with client’s instructions; prepare received data for scanning and the transcription process.

·         Use a wide variety of specialist software to produce items in the preferred format.

·         Prepare and complete basic maintenance on equipment to be used for transcription purposes (e.g. printers, Braille embossers, scanners)

·         Liaise with colleagues and manager to ensure the department is aware of the outstanding work against the SLA’s.

·         Liaise with clients regarding live projects and within the team assist with providing daily and monthly reports.

·         Collate relevant data on completed jobs, in preparation for invoicing.

·         Follow essential security protocols as necessary for the business.

·         Respond to incoming enquiries from potential clients via email and/or telephone, providing information and/ or quotes as required.

·         Monitor All Formats stock levels for transcriptions stationery and postal service, informing relevant individuals to ensure orders can be progressed.

·         To facilitate with postal duties, as commensurate with the role.

·         Provide support for a range of QAC Enterprise activities, and represent the team at events, where this is deemed appropriate.

·         Occasionally, distribute printed marketing materials for College Enterprises.

General Duties

·         As part of QAC’s process of continuous improvement; work with the All Formats Manager to implement projects/ initiatives to improve the All Formats enterprise and services.

·         Adhere to the College’s Health and Safety Policy at all times, recognising responsibility for own safety and that of others.

·         Act at all times in accordance with the Staff Code of Conduct and QAC Values of Respect, Excellence, Enabling, Collaboration and Inclusion.

·         Comply with all College policies and procedures.

·         Maintain CPD and undertake appropriate training and development as required, including any mandatory and/or refresher training required for the role.

·         To undertake other duties as commensurate with the role and in agreement with the All Formats Manager.

Transcriptions Officer (Extended Role) will undertake the Core Role Responsibilities above, but in addition will demonstrate the skills and experience necessary to undertake a wider role across the full range of formats (Large Print, Audio, Braille), including;

·         Preparing and transcribing documents across the full range of formats.

·         Support on the job training and quality control/consistency checking of documents for new Transcription Officer colleagues.

·         Producing reports, as requested by the Team Leader and/or All Formats Manager/Deputy Manager.

·         Undertake training and/or qualifications to develop specialist skills and expertise e.g. Braille.

·         Undertaking designated work or ad hoc projects, as determined by the All Formats Manager/Deputy, in line with specialist skills and experience.

·         Cover the Transcription / Production areas in the absence of Team Leaders, including assigning work, ensuring work is completed within SLA and any issues are reported to All Formats Manager.

The above list is not exhaustive, but is indicative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken. The responsibilities and duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post. The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to enable the efficient and effective running of the College.

Safeguarding Statement:

Queen Alexandra College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and all staff and volunteers are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of our students/clients. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This Job Description will be reviewed regularly and may be amended at any time, in consultation with the post hol...

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Employability Trainer

Department

Quality

Job Reference

Employment

Reports to

Head of Centre

Location

Salary

Launceston, Cornwall

For the role, the hourly salary is set at £20 per hour, which
includes key duties such as lesson attendance, preparation,
assessment and tutorials.

Flexibility

The role is part-time, 15 hours per week over 39 weeks.
Days to be confirmed.

Occasional flexibility may be required to meet curriculum
requirements or external events.

The postholder is expected to engage in continuous
professional development (CPD) and other planning
activities outside of core hours as necessary to maintain and
enhance teaching quality.

Any additional CPD time should be reasonable and comply
with statutory working hour limits.

The role will comply with the Working Time Regulations
1998, ensuring total working hours, rest breaks, and
overtime are managed appropriately.

Any additional planning or CPD work undertaken outside
paid hours is voluntary and must not exceed statutory
maximum weekly working hours unless agreed

Contractual status

Part-time, fixed term.  15 hours per week over 39 weeks

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Role summary

Are You Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?

Key responsibilities

At Step into Learning, we’re seeking a passionate and
dynamic Employability Trainer who is eager to make a
lasting impact on young learners aged 16+. In this role,
you’ll be a mentor, a guide, and a source of inspiration as
you help learners achieve their employment ambitions.
Your mission will be to empower individuals, promote
confidence, and make employment a positive experience.

You will also have the skills required to teach wider
learning to young people, which will include delivering a
curriculum linked to personal, social and health education.

This is more than just a teaching position; it’s an
opportunity to play a pivotal role in empowering learners
to overcome challenges, achieve their employment
ambitions, and reach their full potential. As the role grows,
so will your ability to shape and influence the success of
your learners, making a real difference in their lives and in
their future careers.

At the heart of this role is the mission to inspire and
empower learners to achieve their potential. As an
Employment Trainer, you will play a pivotal role in creating
an engaging, inclusive learning environment that promotes
confidence, independence, and success.

Teaching Excellence

Your classroom will be a place of innovation and
engagement. Every lesson you deliver will be tailored to
meet the unique needs of your learners, making the
curriculum both accessible and enjoyable.

Promote Progress and Achievement

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You’ll guide learners through their educational journey,
motivating them to set and achieve ambitious employment
goals that lead to brighter futures. Through regular,
constructive feedback, you’ll help them recognise and
celebrate their progress, while meticulously tracking
achievements to ensure sustained success. Whether
preparing for assessments or their next steps in life, your
support will make all the difference.

Create an Inclusive Environment

Your classroom will be more than a space for learning—it
will be a supportive community. By creating inclusivity,
you’ll create an environment where every learner feels safe,
valued, and encouraged to participate. Your adaptive
teaching and mentoring will draw the best out of your
learners, helping learners of all abilities thrive and
promoting their overall well-being.

Collaboration and Mentorship

Education is a team effort, and you’ll work closely with Step
Into Learning colleagues to promote opportunities within
the classroom, workplace and community.

Safeguarding

The safety and welfare of your learners will always be a
priority. You’ll actively uphold safeguarding policies,
ensuring learners can focus on their development in a
secure environment.

Quality First

You will adopt a quality-first approach.

Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

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You will use data and feedback to enhance and develop
delivery, ensuring that learners benefit from a targeted
individual approach to ensure maximum opportunity to
succeed.

A Dynamic and Evolving Role

These responsibilities represent the core of your work, but
education is ever-changing. You’ll embrace new challenges
and opportunities, adapting to the needs of learners and
the vision of Step into Learning as directed by your line
manager or executive director.

This isn’t just a job—it’s a journey. Join us and help shape
brighter futures.

Success in this role will be measured by the effective
delivery of key priorities, objectives, and targets set by the
organisation. This includes achieving established
performance metrics, demonstrating consistent
improvement in processes, and contributing to the overall
mission of Step into Learning. Additionally, the successful
candidate will be expected to promote positive
relationships with learners and stakeholders, enha...