CareersPlacements Location: Aston University John Cadbury House Salary: £30,505 to £35,880 per annum Grade: Grade 07 Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/03/2026) Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 12 January 2025 Interview Date: Wednesday 22 January 2025 Reference: 0633-24 Release Date: Friday 13 December 2024 This is a fantastic opportunity to join our fun, friendly, and hardworking Careers and Placements team at an exciting time. We play an important role in Aston's recently launched 2030 strategy with plenty of opportunity for growth and innovation. Well known for being pioneers of placement programmes and currently runner up for University of the Year for Graduate Prospects (Sunday Times, 2023), our work centres around the delivery of outstanding graduate outcomes and equipping business and communities with the skills for the future. You will work with like-minded colleagues, develop new skills, and be a part of a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusivity. We are seeking an experienced and motivated business development/relationship management professional to join our high performing Employer Engagement Team. Reporting to the Employer Engagement Manager (Postgraduate & International), as the successful candidate you will be responsible for sourcing opportunities for Aston University student and graduates with a particular focus on the needs of international students. You will offer a consultative approach to businesses, account managing relationships with UK based and international employers, supporting their recruitment activity with a particular focus on generating opportunities for international students and both UK based and overseas placement opportunities. You will work closely in collaboration with Aston's colleges of study and internal teams to achieve a balance between supply and demand. You will be educated to A level or equivalent experience, applicants must have good relationship and customer service skills, with previous experience of delivering high impact recruitment, B2B relationship management and/or business development activities, ideally with an International element. For further information please contact Sarah Collins ( s.collins3aston.ac.uk ) The salary being offered for this role is below the minimum threshold for required to sponsor new applicants to the Skilled Worker route. However, Aston University may be able to sponsor the successful candidate if they: Are under 26 years old Hold a PhD that is relevant to the role Have held a Student or Graduate visa in the last 2 years Are already in the UK with a Tier 2 or Skilled Worker visa Please contact hr_immigrationaston.ac.uk if you would like to discuss your eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Further details: Job Details University Information Email details to a friend Apply Online Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles. If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitmentaston.ac.uk