Overview
You’ll be joining Bauer Academy, part of Bauer Media, where we’re passionate about empowering individuals and helping teams unlock their full potential. We work at the heart of the creative industries, bringing people, ideas and opportunities together to drive meaningful change. Bauer Academy is a truly unique part of Bauer Media and not just a learning function, but an income‑generating training provider delivering programmes across the UK and Europe.
This role sits within a GLA‑funded programme, positioning Bauer Academy at the centre of shaping skills and talent across London’s creative industries. In this role, you’ll collaborate with senior leaders, influential partners and forward‑thinking teams across the sector. You’ll be part of an ambitious, purpose‑driven environment where innovation, connection and impact are at the core of everything we do.
The Difference You Will Make
This is a rare opportunity to lead a brand‑new, funded initiative at the forefront of the creative industries and shape the Sector Hub from the ground up, building its vision, direction and impact from day one, paving the future of skills within the creative industries. As Head of Creative Sector Hub, you will define and lead a strategic initiative that directly addresses the challenges and opportunities facing the sector today.
The Head of Creative Sector Hub is a connector and influencer, bringing together senior voices from across the industry to shape solutions to shared challenges. Your work will directly influence how the industry tackles skills gaps, improves access and creates new pathways into creative careers.
Your Role
You’ll head up the Sector Hub, setting its strategic direction and ensuring it delivers measurable impact, leading the development of new initiatives from funded training programmes to a central hub for industry insight and collaboration.
You’ll work across a diverse and complex landscape, spanning everything from film and TV to fashion, music and digital, bringing together voices from across the creative industries. You’ll build powerful partnerships, influence industry conversations and ensure the Sector Hub becomes a trusted and impactful voice across the creative landscape. Your leadership will drive tangible outcomes that make a real difference.
Responsibilities
- Setting and driving the vision and strategy for the Sector Hub
- Building and nurturing senior industry relationships and partnerships
- Leading high‑profile meetings, boards and events
- Using industry insight to shape activity and influence decisions
- Delivering impactful initiatives that address sector skills challenges
- Leading and inspiring a high‑performing team
- Representing Bauer Academy at key industry events and forums
The Skills You Will Bring
- A confident presence with the ability to influence, challenge and bring together diverse perspectives.
- Proven leadership experience within the creative industries or similar
- Strong and established industry network
- Deep understanding of sector skills challenges
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Strategic mindset with strong analytical capability
- Experience leading teams and complex initiatives
Working Pattern & Location
This is a full‑time role on an initial 18 month contract based in the London office twice a week with the rest of the days home‑working.
Benefits
- You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
- Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
- We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
- You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
- And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here
Equal Opportunities
We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.
Accessibility Statement
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing careershub@bauermedia.co.uk
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You’ll be joining Bauer Academy, part of Bauer Media, where we’re passionate about empowering individuals and helping teams unlock their full potential. We work at the heart of the creative industries, bringing people, ideas and opportunities together to drive meaningful change. Bauer Academy is a truly unique part of Bauer Media and not just a learning function, but an income‑generating training provider delivering programmes across the UK and Europe.
This role sits within a GLA‑funded programme, positioning Bauer Academy at the centre of shaping skills and talent across London’s creative industries. In this role, you’ll collaborate with senior leaders, influential partners and forward‑thinking teams across the sector. You’ll be part of an ambitious, purpose‑driven environment where innovation, connection and impact are at the core of everything we do.
The Difference You Will Make
This is a rare opportunity to lead a brand‑new, funded initiative at the forefront of the creative industries and shape the Sector Hub from the ground up, building its vision, direction and impact from day one, paving the future of skills within the creative industries. As Head of Creative Sector Hub, you will define and lead a strategic initiative that directly addresses the challenges and opportunities facing the sector today.
The Head of Creative Sector Hub is a connector and influencer, bringing together senior voices from across the industry to shape solutions to shared challenges. Your work will directly influence how the industry tackles skills gaps, improves access and creates new pathways into creative careers.
Your Role
You’ll head up the Sector Hub, setting its strategic direction and ensuring it delivers measurable impact, leading the development of new initiatives from funded training programmes to a central hub for industry insight and collaboration.
You’ll work across a diverse and complex landscape, spanning everything from film and TV to fashion, music and digital, bringing together voices from across the creative industries. You’ll build powerful partnerships, influence industry conversations and ensure the Sector Hub becomes a trusted and impactful voice across the creative landscape. Your leadership will drive tangible outcomes that make a real difference.
Responsibilities
- Setting and driving the vision and strategy for the Sector Hub
- Building and nurturing senior industry relationships and partnerships
- Leading high‑profile meetings, boards and events
- Using industry insight to shape activity and influence decisions
- Delivering impactful initiatives that address sector skills challenges
- Leading and inspiring a high‑performing team
- Representing Bauer Academy at key industry events and forums
The Skills You Will Bring
- A confident presence with the ability to influence, challenge and bring together diverse perspectives.
- Proven leadership experience within the creative industries or similar
- Strong and established industry network
- Deep understanding of sector skills challenges
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Strategic mindset with strong analytical capability
- Experience leading teams and complex initiatives
Working Pattern & Location
This is a full‑time role on an initial 18 month contract based in the London office twice a week with the rest of the days home‑working.
Benefits
- You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
- Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
- We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
- You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
- And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here
Equal Opportunities
We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That’s why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.
Accessibility Statement
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing careershub@bauermedia.co.uk
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