Personal statement

Simon is a valuable member of our Careers and Employability department. He supports the School of Art, Film and Media and the School of Design by managing external relationships. In his role, Simon collaborates with a wide range of creative practices, SMEs, charities, arts organizations and community groups to develop mutually beneficial partnerships.

This involves working with industry experts to understand the needs of businesses in the creative sectors and develop and support the talent pipeline. He's available from Tuesday to Thursday to discuss student internships, graduate jobs, and other student opportunities.

Simon has over twenty years of experience in business, project and relationship management within the photographic and creative sectors. As part of his portfolio career he is a freelance visual artist. He's connected with two Bath Spa University projects: both as a resident at The Studio at Palace Yard Mews and as an associate member of EMERGE at Sion Hill. His creative practice explores the relationships we have with natural and digital environments and the increasingly blurred boundaries.

Academic qualifications

  • MA Visual Communications
  • BA(Hons) Creative Arts - Photography
  • HND Graphic Design

Professional memberships

  • MCIM - Chartered Institute of Marketing

Other external roles

  • Freelance visual artist
  • Photographer
  • Arts development consultant