The Director is responsible for deploying the vision for a Bath Riverside Innovation Quarter, helping to position the University for future success in an increasingly competitive financial environment.
You will provide motivational leadership for the transformational changes required to establish a triple helix of University, industry/public sector and government(s) working together to transition Bath’s economy from its dependence on retail and hospitality to include substantial innovation activity. The person appointed must be able to engage with industry/public sector and government(s), to sell the vision and through the development of value propositions, the creation of business networks and identify and evaluate new opportunities for externally-funded projects.
The University of Bath seeks a Director to lead the Bath Riverside Innovation Quarter. This role involves securing funding, developing business networks, and identifying new opportunities for pre-letting for partners to collocate with university academics. You will engage with industry, public sector and government, investors and developers, to position the University for future success facilitating the Riverside Innovation Quarter and Bath Quays North.
Responsibilities include raising the profile of the development, managing commercial opportunities, and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements. The position requires some travel and overnight stays. The Director will report to the Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships & Innovation and may manage a small team.
Visionary Leadership
* Develop and deploy the vision for Bath Riverside Innovation Quarter.
* Position the University for future success in a competitive financial environment.
Transformational Leadership
* Provide motivational leadership for transformational changes.
* Establish a triple helix of University, industry/public sector, and government collaboration.
* Transition Bath’s economy to include substantial innovation activity.
Engagement and Networking
* Engage with industry, public sector, and government.
* Sell the vision and develop value propositions.
* Create and nurture business networks.
* Identify and evaluate new opportunities for externally-funded projects.
Primary Contact
* Serve as the main point of contact for Bath Riverside Innovation Quarter partners.
* Engage with organisations and businesses outside of Bath.
Wide Remit
* Work across skills, education, research, and innovation.
* Collaborate with University support infrastructures to engage with growth opportunities.
Global Relationships
* Forge new relationships globally, especially with other world heritage innovation districts.
Internal Collaboration
* Build positive relationships with key internal stakeholders, including Pro Vice Chancellors, Deans, and Professional Service contacts.
The post is offered on a part-time (22 hours per week, 0.6 FTE) open-ended basis, (subject to funding), of which there is an initial 2 years budget.
What we can offer you:
* Free counselling services through Health Assured
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Staff discount at Team Bath gym
* Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
* Staff discount on language courses
* Generous employer contributory pension schemes
* Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance
* A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
* Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
* Local discounts and more
* A family-friendly workplace
* An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
* Relocation allowance
* Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses.
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Closing Date: 16 Mar 2025
Department: Management, Specialist and Administration
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