Director of Creative Engagement

Bath Spa Live

Director of Creative Engagement at University guiding creative strategies and partnerships to enhance civic and student experience. Must be an internal candidate to apply.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeBath • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £63,606 - £67,469 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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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