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

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, ajgl20@bath.ac.uk

Matthew Cole, mtc47@bath.ac.uk

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. 

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