Deputy Director - Service Design (SJ6683)

Are you inspired by innovation and creativity? Are you always looking for design improvements?

We are making some big changes here at the University of Bath, and we are looking for a Deputy Director of Service Design to play a key role in a team that ensures the University has the right capabilities and tools to support its strategic goals. 

Reporting to the Chief Digital and Information Officer, this is a brand new role at the heart of our new digital group and you will be defining user-led design and organisational strategies enhancing the digital experience of all communities across the University, be they staff, students or our research community.

As the department is going through a highly innovative transformation period this is a unique opportunity for a creative and charismatic leader to really make a difference.

As an agent of change, you’ll be willing to challenge how we do things. We are looking for someone who has an infectious creativity and passion that inspires others. We will equally reward your commitment and ideas with a generous benefit package, excellent working conditions, including flexible working and the opportunity to work with an extremely talented team in a truly inspiring environment.  

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a team that is embracing digital as an enabler of the University’s strategic goals and has the ambition to be a thought leader at the centre of how Digital can transform the Higher Education landscape.

The University of Bath was established by Royal Charter in 1966. Our campus overlooks the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath and offers a welcoming, supportive and inspiring environment for research, study and work. The vibrancy of our campus community springs from a culture of high aspiration, enterprise, creativity and diversity. Our research and teaching activities focus on our academic strength in Science, Technology, Engineering, Management and the Social Sciences. Within these areas, we have created a virtuous circle of research and teaching excellence and our engaged, agile approach is attuned to the rapidly evolving global agenda.

The University of Bath offer many benefits including:

19.5% employer pension contribution, 8.8% employee contribution39 days holiday (including annual leave, discretionary days and bank holidays)A flexible working environmentOfsted outstanding rated nurserySalary exchange scheme (NurseryPlus, Cycle to Work)Membership discounts for our world-class sports training villageInterest free loans for public transport season tickets and motorcycle purchases for commutingOnsite dentist and medical centreDiscounted physiotherapy servicesOnsite parking

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Alex Butler Chief Digital and Information Officer (ab3092@bath.ac.uk).

Please note that this vacancy will close at 12:00pm on the 03rd of May.

Closing Date: 03 May 2019
Type: Management, Specialist and Administration