Salary: £47,874 - £55,295 per annum
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full Time
Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/
Job category/type: Academic, Business
Job reference: REQ000187
Attachments: Business Development - JDPS- Nov 24.pdf

Job description

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. 

Standard Information

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5^th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. 

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024

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