Innovation Network Coordinator

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

We are looking for a proactive Innovation Network Coordinator to help grow our community, strengthen engagement across the network, and showcase the success of the people and businesses we support. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering activities that connect people, build engagement and support the continued growth of one of the South West's most dynamic innovation communities. Working closely with the Centre Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating community engagement activities, communications and events that encourage participation across the SETsquared Bath Network. You will help create a welcoming and valuable experience for members, support the delivery of programmes and events, develop engaging content and success stories, and ensure our communications effectively reach and engage our audiences. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines community engagement, communications, event coordination and relationship management. You'll work with founders, businesses, academics, students and partners, helping to translate ideas into action and ensuring activities are delivered professionally and effectively. We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, spotting opportunities and making things happen. You will be trusted to manage day-to-day activities independently and use your judgement to keep projects moving forward, while working closely with the Centre Manager on wider priorities and initiatives.

We're looking for a proactive and organised individual who enjoys working with people, building relationships and making things happen. You will be someone who takes ownership of your work, can confidently manage competing priorities, and is motivated by helping others succeed. Whether your experience comes from business support, events, marketing, membership organisations, higher education or another customer-focused environment, you'll bring strong transferable skills, initiative and a commitment to delivering an outstanding experience for our network and stakeholders. You'll bring:

• 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.
  SETsquared Bath supports ambitious entrepreneurs, innovators and high-growth businesses to start, scale and succeed. As part of the internationally recognised SETsquared Partnership, we bring together founders, researchers, investors, industry experts and partners to create opportunities for collaboration, innovation and growth.
  This is a part-time role, working 29.2 hours per week (0.8 fte) for a fixed-term until July 2027 to cover for secondment., 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:
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive