Rich Wood
- Head of Newton Park Technical Services
- Email: r.wood@bathspa.ac.uk
- Department: Learning Innovation and Skills, Schools Technical Services
About my role
The Head of Newton Park Technical Services, in collaboration with the other STS Heads, plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing academic delivery within the University’s Schools of Study through the provision of effective and efficient technical services.
A key part of the role is to provide strategic and operational advice and support to the Director of Learning Innovation Development & Skills in resource management, associated planning and related matters spanning the Newton Park operation.
In addition, the role leads and manages the technical team based at Newton Park, ensuring that the requirements developed in partnership with the academic community and other stakeholders are delivered to cost and quality expectations.
This includes broadening utilisation of the facilities, encouraging and supporting cross-disciplinary and cross-campus working, and driving commercial revenue.
Academic qualifications
- MBA Leadership and Management (2023)
- BA (Hons) Popular Music Studies (2022)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (FHEA Status)
Professional qualifications
- IOSH Managing Safely
- First Aid Trained
Professional memberships
- Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy
Areas of expertise
- Academic / Technical Demonstrator planning and delivery
- Facility upgrades and developments
- Technical equipment procurement