Innovation Network & Community Engagement Lead

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Relocation allowance

Staff discounts

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance services

Job summary

University of Bath is seeking a proactive Innovation Network Coordinator to grow the community, strengthen engagement, and showcase success across the SETsquared Bath Network. The role involves coordinating events, communications and content, working closely with the Centre Manager, and translating ideas into actionable activities that deliver impact.

The role is part-time (29.2 hours/week, 0.8 FTE) on a fixed-term basis until July 2027 to cover a secondment.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience coordinating projects, programmes, events, communities or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Experience creating engaging content across a range of channels, including newsletters, social media and digital communications.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues, businesses and external partners.
• Experience using digital engagement and communication tools such as Mailchimp, LinkedIn, Canva, Eventbrite and Microsoft 365, or similar platforms.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to identify opportunities and drive activities forward.
• Creativity, attention to detail and a flair for telling compelling stories that showcase impact and success.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community engagement activities, communications and events for the SETsquared Bath Network.
• Develop engaging content and success stories; ensure communications reach audiences effectively.
• Support delivery of programmes and events and translate ideas into action.
• Build relationships with founders, businesses, academics, students and partners.
• Manage day-to-day activities independently, escalating priorities with the Centre Manager.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Content creation

Organisation

Independent working

Relationship building

Mailchimp

LinkedIn

Canva

Eventbrite

Microsoft 365

Proactive mindset

Storytelling

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Mailchimp

LinkedIn

Canva

Eventbrite

Microsoft 365

Job description

University of Bath is seeking a proactive Innovation Network Coordinator to grow the community, strengthen engagement, and showcase success across the SETsquared Bath Network. The role involves coordinating events, communications and content, working closely with the Centre Manager, and translating ideas into actionable activities that deliver impact.

The role is part-time (29.2 hours/week, 0.8 FTE) on a fixed-term basis until July 2027 to cover a secondment.