Director of Creative Engagement
Bath Spa Live
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bath • United Kingdom
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Salary
💰 £63,606 - £67,469 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead and deliver the University’s Creative Engagement Strategy, positioning it as a regional creative hub of national significance
- Provide strategic leadership for creative engagement across student experience, curriculum, research and civic activity
- Lead and develop high‑performing teams and flagship creative programmes
- Build impactful partnerships and a connected creative ecosystem across the University, city and region
- Represent the University externally and provide expert advice, strategic leadership and financial oversight at senior level
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualification and strong knowledge of the arts, cultural sector, and creative practice within higher education
- Proven academic leadership experience and ability to manage complex projects or initiatives in a higher education context
- Demonstrated success in building partnerships and collaborating with external stakeholders (e.g. community, cultural, research)
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate complex academic environments
- Clear commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering a collaborative, innovative, and inspiring culture
- Track record of research outputs and/or interdisciplinary or community-engaged practice (Desirable)
- Experience securing research funding or grants for innovative projects (Desirable)
- Involvement in high-profile or sector-leading research, pedagogical, or outreach initiatives (Desirable)
- Experience enhancing institutional reputation through external engagement, events, or national/international activity (Desirable)
- Proactive, adaptable, and creative approach with a strong passion for arts, education, and community impact (Desirable)
Benefits
- Salary Grade Ac4A - Starting from £63,606 rising to £67,469 per annum
- Special conditions: You must have the ability to attend relevant meetings and events, both on and off-campus, as required
- You must be an internal candidate to apply for this role
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
project managementresearch fundingcreative engagement strategyinterdisciplinary practicecommunity engagementcurriculum developmentarts knowledgecultural sector knowledgepedagogical initiativesoutreach initiatives
Soft Skills
strategic leadershipcommunicationcollaborationadaptabilitycreativityteam developmentproblem-solvingcommitment to diversityinnovative thinkinginspiring culture
Certifications
postgraduate qualification