Creative Producer

About the role

Are you passionate about building the tech sector in Bath ? Are you excited about innovation through tech and creativity? Are you motivated to support arts and culture flourish in the city? Are you a motivated self-starter who is keen to join a dynamic team? Come and work with us at Bath Spa University, and join our team as we work toward implementing a city-wide cultural strategy to support the arts and culture across the city and the region.

The Studio’s Creative Producer will work across two areas of Bath Spa University, the Centre for Creative and Cultural Industries (CCCI) and Research and Enterprise to support Studio residents, businesses as well as researchers and academics to develop projects and support business development through bespoke producer support as well developing networking and events and supporting grant applications.

This role also supports the University’s impact team by delivering and supporting high quality impact activities and events in support of our AHRC Impact Accelerator Award to engage the wider community with the research impact of the University. In addition, the Creative Producer will establish a programme of events supporting University colleagues to engage students in Resident activities and internship opportunities.

This role will be based at The Studio, in central Bath.

About you (requirements)

This role will suit someone with a background in arts and culture, community arts, public engagement, knowledge exchange, and/or creative producing. You will be a creative thinker, accustomed to collaborating with different kinds of people and teams, from artists and academics to micro-businesses, large industry partners to arts and cultural organisations. You will be keen to see projects, prototypes, and individuals succeed through developing and supporting conversations and connections, as well as advocacy and opportunity-spotting.

About us

Bath Spa University is focused on creative enterprise and guided by our four values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability. We teach 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.

Our innovation hub in the centre of town, The Studio at Palace Yard Mews, provides a focal point for new relationships between the University and the creative tech sector in the city, as well as a supporting and nurturing environment for creatives working in technology to experiment through projects and innovate so they can sustainably grow their businesses and practice.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Caroline Anstey by email c.anstey@bathspa.ac.uk to book in a chat.

Interview Date: Monday 24th July, 2023

How to apply

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.

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/

We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff:

• 37 hour week (pro rata)
• 44 days leave (consisting of 33 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 3 christmas closure days - pro rata)
• 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
• On site cafes, and food outlets

• Discounted on-site massage sessions
• Free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Lakeside walks in beautiful grounds
• Employee assistance programme & access to high street discounts
• Beautiful and Inspiring Campus Locations

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