Co-director of the Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes and Structures (IMPS) (KK12818)

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bath is seeking a Co-director for its Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes and Structures. This role involves fostering an inclusive community and leading initiatives to tackle key societal challenges. With substantial support from the Faculty, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the Centre's future.

Benefits

Free counselling services through Health Assured

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Staff discount at Team Bath gym

Generous annual leave allowance

Relocation allowance

Visa reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to foster a diverse and inclusive community.
• Experience in leadership roles, preferably in academic settings.
• Proactive in seeking diverse perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes and Structures.
• Promote a culture of openness and inclusivity.
• Manage community engagement and strategic direction.

Skills

Cultural awareness

Inclusivity

Leadership

Kindness

Adaptability

Job description

About The Role

The Faculty of Engineering and Design is seeking a generous leader to be appointed as Co-director of the Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes and Structures (IMPS), one of our inter-disciplinary research centres which form the centrepiece of the Faculty’s research strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to become IMPS’ Co-director, responsible for fostering a diverse and inclusive community to tackle the societal, environmental and economic grand challenges of our world.

This post is offered as part of a Centre Leadership Team which includes deputies. The Faculty provides substantial administrative support, including business development, marketing/web expertise and funding to continually develop the Centre’s activities.

This appointment is for a period of 3 years. There is a possibility of renewal in the future, subject to review. The total Workload Allocation is 200 hours per year.

We value, promote, and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We actively welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from under-represented groups in senior academic roles. And we value greatly kindness.

We aim to be an inclusive University, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a better environment for our employees and students, creating an environment of discovery and organisational culture that enhances health and wellbeing across our community. We are very proud to have recently received Ambassadors for Autism certification and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

For informal conversations about this post, prospective applicants can contact:

Alexander Lunt, [e-mail]

Matthew Cole, [e-mail]

You will be a kind and culturally aware leader who fosters an environment where every individual is valued and respected, regardless of their background or identity. You will proactively seek out diverse perspectives, recognising the richness and creativity this brings to decision-making and problem-solving. You will remain optimistic in the face of challenges, seeing them as opportunities for growth and innovation. You will understand that change is inevitable and necessary, actively encouraging your team to adapt and evolve. By promoting a culture of openness and inclusivity, coupled with a willingness to listen as well as a readiness to embrace change, you will create a dynamic and empowered team that can thrive in today's rapidly changing world.

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 have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on 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're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

What We Can Offer You

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• 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 so that you can enjoy 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
  
  

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Closing Date: 16 Jul 2025

Department: Education & Research