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- Lead
About the role
About the Role
- Champion employability and professional practice, ensuring students develop the skills, experience and networks needed to thrive in the creative industries.
- Build and strengthen partnerships with employers, professional bodies, cultural organisations and industry leaders, creating impactful opportunities for placements, live projects and graduate employment.
- Lead the School’s research and knowledge exchange agenda, supporting innovative, practice-based and interdisciplinary activity with real-world impact.
- Develop strategic networks that enhance teaching, research, enterprise and civic engagement.
- Provide inspirational leadership and line management within a designated area of the School.
- Contribute to the School Leadership Team, helping to shape and deliver the School’s strategic vision.
- Maintain an active teaching and scholarly profile, bringing expertise and industry insight to the student experience.
About You
- A good first degree in a relevant discipline.
- Significant professional experience within the creative industries or higher education, with a strong network of industry connections.
- Understanding of the graduate employment landscape in the creative industries, including the impact of AI and digital transformation on professional practice.
- Demonstrable ability to lead, manage and develop a team effectively.
- Demonstrable experience of leading research, knowledge exchange or enterprise activity in a higher education or professional context.
Additional Information
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
Perks & benefits
- Paid Time Off
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