External Member, Innovation & Enterprise Board (XX13896) - Bath, BA2 7AY
- bath, somerset, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom
Job Description
External Member, Innovation & Enterprise Board (XX13896) - Bath, BA2 7AY
About us
The University of Bath is committed to delivering meaningful impact through education, research, partnership and enterprise. We believe innovation is how ideas, talent, expertise and partnerships come together to create value for society, the economy and the environment. By working with businesses, public services, investors, policymakers and communities, we help translate knowledge into solutions that address real-world challenges and opportunities.
The new Innovation & Enterprise Board (IEB) will play a central role in supporting this ambition. IEB will provide strategic oversight, challenge and assurance across the University's innovation and enterprise activities, ensuring they are aligned to institutional priorities and deliver lasting impact.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint three new External Members to the new Innovation & Enterprise Board.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader to contribute their expertise and independent perspective to the governance and strategic development of the University's innovation and enterprise portfolio.
Responsibilities include:
- Contributing to the development and oversight of innovation and enterprise strategic priorities.
- Monitoring the performance and impact of innovation, enterprise and commercialisation activities.
- Overseeing the development and management of strategic external partnerships.
- Supporting decision-making relating to intellectual property, commercialisation activity and investment opportunities.
- Reviewing innovation and enterprise risks and the effectiveness of mitigation actions.
- Providing independent challenge, advice and assurance on matters within the Board's remit.
The Board normally meets four times a year. The expected time commitment is approximately one day per month.
About you
We are seeking individuals with significant senior-level experience and a strong interest in innovation, enterprise and commercialisation.
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Senior industry leadership, including the development of strategic partnerships, innovation adoption, commercial growth, and collaboration with universities.
- Government, industrial strategy or innovation policy, including experience of how regulation, procurement, mission-led programmes and public investment can stimulate innovation and economic impact.
- Commercialisation, venture development and investment, including intellectual property exploitation, scale-up growth, corporate venture activity, or investment decision-making.
- Place-based innovation and ecosystem leadership, including innovation districts, science parks, clusters or initiatives that bring together universities, businesses, investors and governments to accelerate adoption and growth.
We would especially welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
- Aerospace and Defence
- Energy Systems / Net Zero
- Digital / AI relating to health, climate transition and digital security
- Preventative and public health and healthcare innovations
- Medical and clinical product development and trials
IEB has 10 members, three of which are appointed external members. The external members contribute their skills and experience in a non-executive capacity, and ensure that IEB operates to high standards by personally demonstrating their integrity, objectivity and accountability in every aspect of their work.
Further information
The appointment is for an initial term of three years and is renewable subject to approval.
Reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be paid.
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact .
To apply, please submit:
- A current CV.
- A covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience meets the requirements of the person specification.
The University believes that diversity strengthens governance and decision-making. We welcome applications from individuals from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Closing Date: 10 Sep 2026
Department: Management, Specialist and Administration
Salary: Voluntary role (reasonable travel and subsistence expenses reimbursed)