Please note, this post is open to internal applicants only Full time, permanent, 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) Band 3 - £28,081 to £31,387 per annum About the Post The Business Engagement Team is seeking to appoint a Business Engagement Administrator, who will provide support for all functions of Business Engagement. This role will include reporting of activity and performance measures to internal and external stakeholders. Helping to manage the relationship between internal and external stakeholders, the support and administration of the preparation of funding bids, business engagement events and knowledge exchange projects. About the Team The Directorate of Business Engagement, Careers & Employability (BECE) is home to the University’s provision of careers, Employability and Enterprise support for our students, apprentices, and graduates; our business development and engagement activities to support local businesses; our provision of Apprenticeships focused on employer-led education and our Centre for Academic and International Partnerships. We support the University’s mission to: ‘… be one of the key business support agencies in the region and the provider of choice for knowledge exchange, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and state-of-the-art training for our region. We aim to regenerate our local economy by transforming local productivity and targeted sectors, through skills and workforce development’. And ensure: ‘… our graduates will be confident thinkers and professionals ready for the world of work. They will have the breadth of knowledge and experience required; they will be socially conscious and value-driven individuals striving to make a positive contribution to society. In a technologically driven world, our graduates will be digitally competent, globally aware, forward looking, enterprising, enquiring and a voice of change for our future sustainable development’. The Directorate team consists of four areas: Careers, Employability and Enterprise Business Engagement Apprenticeships Centre for Academic and International Partnerships Please refer to the full job description for further details on this opportunity or for an informal discussion, please contact Graeme Derby, G.Derby2UOS.AC.UK Benefits Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days. Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies. We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS. Staff discounts at a number of local amenities. Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports. We offer up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions. Cycle to Work scheme. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice. Wellbeing programmes. Staff recognition annual awards. Closing date: Friday 18 October 2024 Interview date: Tuesday 29 October 2024 Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application. Please note, this post is open to internal applicants only Please be aware that this post is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.