Assistant Director - Capability & Industry, School of Technology for Arts, Media & Design

Role Overview

The Assistant Director (Capability & Industry) serves as a strategic and operational leader focusing on consultancy, applied research, intellectual property, and industry engagement within the School of Technology for Arts, Media & Design. The position involves formulating and executing strategies that enhance staff capabilities, expand consultancy and research activities, and increase the School's impact beyond traditional creative sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives in consultancy, applied research, and industry outreach to amplify the School’s external engagements and impact.
• Develop and implement organizational strategies, policies, and frameworks supporting sustainable growth and measurable results.
• Address complex challenges by integrating interdisciplinary approaches from creative, arts, design, and media fields aligned with industry needs.
• Direct identification, structuring, and delivery of consultancy and research projects, including intellectual property creation with government and non-creative industry partners.
• Seek and nurture collaborative projects leveraging expertise in digital media, immersive experiences, design-led innovation, and facilitation methodologies.
• Enhance consultancy methodologies and service excellence to maximize intellectual property output and revenue streams.
• Mentor and build staff competencies in consultancy, applied research, and professional practices across the School.
• Lead skill development programs and promote interdisciplinary teamwork to close capability gaps.
• Establish and sustain strategic partnerships with corporates, agencies, research institutions, and solution providers.
• Influence academic and organizational leadership to adopt innovative approaches and secure advantageous partnerships.
• Coordinate interdepartmental efforts, manage dependencies, and optimize outcomes through autonomous decision-making and sound judgment.

Candidate Profile

• Educational background in arts, media, design, creative technologies, business, engineering, or related fields.
• Extensive experience in business development, industry partnerships, consultancy, applied research, or innovation.
• Proven track record in developing capabilities, growing consultancy, fostering applied research, intellectual property creation, industry interaction, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to translate creative and design strengths into effective industry solutions beyond traditional arts sectors.
• Experience in designing and supporting tailored solutions in areas such as arts, digital media, and immersive experiences.
• Strong skills in stakeholder influence, negotiation, and driving organizational change across complex environments.
• Capacity to work independently and confidently under ambiguity, exercising accountability and sound judgment.

Additional Information

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