Operations Director – MyWorld: University of Bristol
The purpose of this role is to support the new ‘MyWorld’ programme.
This visionary initiative, led by the University of Bristol under the Directorship of Professor David Bull, will develop major new research and development (R&D) facilities and partnerships, connecting regional and national partners with global tech giants. Together these will pioneer new digital formats and technologies, creating innovative experiences across fiction, documentary, games, and live performance. The MyWorld creative hub, which spans the Bristol and Bath region, has been awarded £30m from the UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Strength in Places Fund (SIPF) with a further £16m coming from an alliance of more than 30 industry and academic partners joining forces in the five-year scheme. MyWorld will commence operation by the end of 2020.
What will I be doing?
The Operations Director is responsible for providing day to day leadership and management of the MyWorld programme. They will also be an important member of the strategic leadership team, responsible for the development and execution of processes that ensure the smooth and efficient establishment, operation and monitoring of the MyWorld projects. They will represent the programme across multiple stakeholders from a broad spectrum of agencies and the media negotiating with stakeholders, sponsors and 3rd party vendors. They will lead and co-ordinate a core team of administrators responsible for all aspects of programme delivery and will be a key member of the Programme Board.
You should apply if
The Operations Director is a challenging leadership role which requires experience and expertise working at a senior level, both with academia and within the creative sector. We are looking for someone who has the drive and determination to lead on a highly ambitious project cutting across traditional academic boundaries, and who is comfortable working in a complex multi-stakeholder environment. In particular the role needs someone with a track record of successful delivery against challenging targets and timescales. You will have solid programme management, analytical and relationship management experience and a passion for digital innovation.