Assistant Director (Innovation District User Experience)
Help shape the future of innovation in Bath! The University of Bath is exploring the creation of a world‑class innovation district in the heart of the city, connecting research excellence with business growth, civic partners and global enterprise. As a strategic priority of the University, the Bath Riverside Innovation District will deliver major Innovation Hubs in the city – ground‑breaking facilities that bring students, researchers, companies and the community together.
About the Role
In this senior role you will have strategic authority to translate academic, commercial and civic needs into compelling briefs that shape how our city‑centre innovation spaces function, feel and perform. As the University’s representative you will bring together stakeholders from industry, government, the community and across campus to create outstanding user and partner experiences. From briefing designers and delivery teams to influencing investors, industry and policymakers, you will ensure our Innovation Hubs are not only functional, but inspiring, future‑proof and commercially sustainable.
About You
We are looking for a visionary relationship‑builder with a strong track record in innovation districts, incubators or mixed‑use research environments – someone who can negotiate confidently, challenge constructively and deliver high‑quality technical and strategic outputs. You’ll be helping to underpin landmark £multi‑million investments and shaping a place that reflects Bath’s global ambition.
Further Information
This is a part‑time role (0.8 fte), permanent position and for the right candidate a competitive salary package is offered.
This role is mostly based on Campus and in the City of Bath, but may require UK and occasional international travel.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Simon Bond, Director (Bath Riverside Innovation District) at adssab@bath.ac.uk or Amy Jeenes, Programme Manager (Bath Riverside Innovation District) at aj2472@bath.ac.uk.
Benefits
* 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 to support 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
Other Information
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and are proud recipients of a Silver Athena SWAN award for gender equality and intersectionality. We encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds and communities, particularly from under‑represented groups, and value the positive impact that diversity brings to the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We are a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and an accredited Disability Confident Leader – an autism‑friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.
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