Director of Creative Engagement (INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY)
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Job Summary
We are seeking an ambitious and visionary Director of Creative Engagement to lead the Universitys creative and cultural ambition positioning us as a regional creative hub of national significance.
This is a leadership role with responsibility for shaping and delivering a Creative Engagement Strategy that aligns with Strategy 2035 strengthens our civic and regional impact and places creativity inclusion and collaboration at the heart of the student experience. Working closely with regional partners creative practitioners researchers and communities the postholder will play a pivotal role in enhancing cultural programming research leadership student outcomes and the creative life of Bath and the wider region.
This position is for internal candidates only
This position is for internal candidates only
About the Role
- Lead and deliver the Universitys 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 highperforming 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.
About You
Essential:
- 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
Desirable
- Track record of research outputs and/or interdisciplinary or community-engaged practice
- Experience securing research funding or grants for innovative projects
- Involvement in high-profile or sector-leading research pedagogical or outreach initiatives
- Experience enhancing institutional reputation through external engagement events or national/international activity
- Proactive adaptable and creative approach with a strong passion for arts education and community impact.
Additional Information
Salary Grade Ac4A - Starting from 63606 rising to 67469 per annum
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Special conditions:
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range unless there are exceptional circumstances.
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.
Interview Date - w/c 18th May 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.
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