Overview
CAMERA Innovation and Commercial Services Manager (SS13921) – Bath, BA2 7AY
About the role
CAMERA specialises in supporting research into the capture and portrayal of motion, bringing together work that can be applied across disciplines; in the creative industries, injury prevention, rehabilitation, biomechanics, sports performance, psychology and more. CAMERA’s state-of-the- art studios include a virtual production stage, a motion capture volume, photogrammetry body and face rig as well as virtual reality and 3D scanning equipment.
We are seeking a highly engaging and enthusiastic business engagement lead with specialist knowledge of motion capture and its applications (in sports technologies and validation, creative industries, and clinical settings) to build CAMERA portfolio and lead the facility’s external relationship management:
- leverage significant industry networks to promote the facility, developing its brand and reputation to generate income from research and industry partnerships
- identify and productise service offers that meet industry demand using capabilities of CAMERA’s specialist spaces, technical staff, and research staff where applicable.
The role will be wide-ranging, with both strategic and operational level delivery responsibilities. The post holder will have responsibility for CAMERA’s external activities; including managing relationships with CAMERA’s network, creating opportunities for research, R&D and commercial income growth and securing the long term sustainability of the facility. The successful applicant will be central to growing the reach and reputation of facility. This is an exciting opportunity to work strategically at the interface between academic and industrial R&D, forming links and strengthening regional capability; taking responsibility for business development activities and implementation of related activities including public engagement and liaison with funding agencies.
About you
The post holder will be expected to be knowledgeable about the creative industries or sports technology sectors. Experience of business engagement within higher education or UKRI funded projects is advantageous.
Further information
This is a part time (29.2 hours per week) role with an expected fixed term duration of 24 months.
For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Rebekah Hole at rih23@bath.ac.uk.
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 equity 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.
What we can offer you
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
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
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Be Well at Bath
We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:
- 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
Find out more about being at your best at Bath.
Closing Date: 02 Oct 2026
Department: Management, Specialist and Administration
Salary: £47,389 to £56,535
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