University College Birmingham is seeking an ambitious and proactive Business Development Lead to lead our strategic partnerships with key industries. This is an exciting opportunity to drive collaboration between our Business School and the wider business community, helping to align our academic strengths with the needs of industry.
As Business Development Lead, you will forge strong relationships with businesses, government bodies, and professional organisations, ensuring our School remains a key player in local and regional business development. You will identify opportunities for knowledge exchange, live projects, and professional development, ensuring our curriculum evolves to meet future business trends.
You will lead the development of strategic partnerships, engaging with senior leaders across various industries. A crucial part of your role will be working with the school senior leadership team to align the Business School’s portfolio with the needs of businesses, identifying new opportunities for collaboration. You will also oversee the activities of the Enterprise Hub, driving student enterprise and securing funding opportunities to support growth.
We are looking for someone with proven experience in managing business partnerships, ideally in an educational setting. You should have a strong track record of leading successful projects, building networks, and developing new business opportunities. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential, alongside a solid understanding of the industries we teach and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
Benefits:
* Generous allocation of annual leave
o 26 days’ paid leave per year
o 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
* Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
o Employer Contributions – 20.9%
* Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service
* Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
* Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
* Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
* A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle
* Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
* Hybrid working opportunities
* Free on-site gym membership
Closing Date: Sunday 17 November 2024
How to apply: Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack.
Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
£47,874 to £55,295 per annum. Salary Range: SS9
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