At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead industry engagement and enhance student employability in Music and Performing Arts.
- Company: Dynamic School of Music & Performing Arts in Bath, Somerset.
- Benefits: Generous salary, enhanced leave, flexible working, and excellent pension scheme.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with strong industry connections and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape graduate outcomes and drive innovation in a vibrant creative environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree and significant experience in creative industries or higher education.
The predicted salary is between 61760 - 61760 £ per year.
The Academic Lead for Professional Practice and Innovation leads the School’s engagement with industry, research communities, and the broader creative and civic ecosystem. This role ensures that the School of Music and Performing Arts operates as a dynamic engine of employment and enterprise, research, knowledge exchange and cultural impact.
As our Academic Lead for Professional Practice and Innovation, you will drive our strategic ambitions across Music and Performing Arts. This is a unique opportunity to shape graduate outcomes, strengthen industry and cultural partnerships, and foster a vibrant research and knowledge exchange culture within a dynamic creative environment.
Responsibilities
- Champion employability and professional practice, ensuring students develop the skills, experience and networks needed to thrive in the creative industries.
- Build and strengthen partnerships with employers, professional bodies, cultural organisations and industry leaders, creating impactful opportunities for placements, live projects and graduate employment.
- Lead the School’s research and knowledge exchange agenda, supporting innovative, practice-based and interdisciplinary activity with real-world impact.
- Develop strategic networks that enhance teaching, research, enterprise and civic engagement.
- Provide inspirational leadership and line management within a designated area of the School.
- Contribute to the School Leadership Team, helping to shape and deliver the School’s strategic vision.
- Maintain an active teaching and scholarly profile, bringing expertise and industry insight to the student experience.
About You
- A good first degree in a relevant discipline.
- Significant professional experience within the creative industries or higher education, with a strong network of industry connections.
- Understanding of the graduate employment landscape in the creative industries, including the impact of AI and digital transformation on professional practice.
- Demonstrable ability to lead, manage and develop a team effectively.
- Demonstrable experience of leading research, knowledge exchange or enterprise activity in a higher education or professional context.
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Additional Information
- Salary Grade Ac4S - Starting from £58,226 rising to £61,760 per annum.
- Interview Date - 16th July.
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme).
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time).
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling.
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work.
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through an easy-to-use app.
Academic Lead for Professional Practice and Innovation (MPA) employer: Bath Spa University
As an employer, the School of Music and Performing Arts in Bath offers a vibrant and supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and innovation. With generous benefits such as enhanced paid leave, family-friendly policies, and a strong pension scheme, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. This role not only allows you to shape the future of creative industries but also provides unique opportunities for collaboration with industry leaders and cultural organisations, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about fostering talent and driving impactful change.
