Summary

We are looking for a Studio Manager with a passion for the creative industries, with an understanding of the complex ecosystem of freelancers, micro-businesses, and SMEs who work at the cutting edge of the creative use of technology. This permanent role will guide The Studio from its now well-established position in the creative ecology of Bath toward an even stronger presence in the social enterprise and civic engagement offer that Bath Spa University brings to the region, while continuing to develop and amplify The Studio’s offer to students and academics.

Full Job Description

About the role

We are looking for a Studio Manager with a passion for the creative industries, with an understanding of the complex ecosystem of freelancers, micro-businesses, and SMEs who work at the cutting edge of the creative use of technology. This permanent role will guide The Studio from its now well-established position in the creative ecology of Bath toward an even stronger presence in the social enterprise and civic engagement offer that Bath Spa University brings to the region, while continuing to develop and amplify The Studio’s offer to students and academics. 

The Studio is Bath Spa University’s dedicated town centre space for enterprise and innovation, located at 10 Palace Yard Mews. After a soft launch opening in autumn 2019, The Studio weathered the pandemic, and has gone on to become a cornerstone of the University’s social enterprise and creative technology strategy. Through its multiple programmes, including its offer to Studio Residents as well as the wider community, the Studio is an important supporter of creative industries business development in the Bath and Bristol city region, a highly visible part of the University’s increasingly significant role in civic engagement. 

This role is based at The Studio, 10 Palace Yard Mews, in the centre of Bath. The Studio Manager is required to work on site at least four days per week.

About you (requirements)

The role of Studio Manager will suit a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset. The Studio Manager manages both the physical space of the building as well as the people in it, developing and supporting the community. While the Studio Manager liaises between University departments, like Estates and IT, as well as engaging students though both course development, module delivery, and student placements, the role is primarily outward-facing, growing the community of creative technology micro-businesses and SMEs, while connecting with funders, policy-makers, and the business development community. 

You will have experience in managing a studio, lab, building, gallery, office or equivalent within either Higher Education or Creative Industries sectors, significant professional experience in the commercial, public and/or creative sectors, or a proven track record in project management with appropriate expertise in areas relevant to the University’s disciplinary range.

About us

Bath Spa University is focused on creative enterprise and guided by our four values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability. We teach around 8,000 students on a set of campuses around Bath, with most being located at Newton Park, including a listed Georgian house and grounds, or Locksbrook Road, our new city-centre art and design campus.  Our research centres focus on creative industries and humanities.

Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Abigail Branagan on a.branagan@bathspa.ac.uk 

Interview Date: 12th April 2023. The interviews will be in person at The Studio, 10 Palace Yard Mews, Bath, BA1 2NH

How to Apply 

For further information or to apply on-line please visit the Bath Spa University jobs page at https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/current-vacancies-at-bath-spa/.

Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed.  Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk.

Please note that we use anonymous shortlisting therefore request that you do not include any personal details or reference to protected characteristics (such as gender, age or race) when completing your supporting statement.

We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff: 

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• 37 hour week

• 44 days leave (consisting of 33 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 3 christmas closure days)

• Valuable Pension scheme (LGPS/TPS)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loans

• Flexible working practices

• Family-friendly policies

• Entitlement to sign up to NUS discount card

• Student rates on First Bus passes

• Linked in online learning courses

• Library lending access for staff

• Discounted on-site massage sessions

• Free eye tests and flu vaccinations

• Employee assistance programme & access to high street discounts

• Beautiful and Inspiring Campus Locations

Please use the link below to see our full facilities and benefits package:

https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

Please note this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route subject to immigration criteria. If you require visa sponsorship, please let us know by emailing hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk before completing an application form. If you would like to understand in more detail the skilled worker visa requirements, to assess whether you may be eligible, please visit the government website here for more information.

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community