Business Development Lead - Business School

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th 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.
The Role:
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.

+ 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
Extra Information:
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.
Closing Date Sunday 17th November 2024.
Interview Dates TBC.
UCB is an equal opportunities employer.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Academic Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, Senior Business Development, New Business Manager, may all be considered for this role.