Business Development Officer 0.5FTE

The School of the Built Environment, Engineering and Computing is committed to continual professional development and a collegiate culture which enriches both staff and student experience. We place a strong emphasis on social mobility and widening participation and we have been offering degree apprenticeships since 2018. As part of our Apprenticeships Development Plan, we are looking to grow our apprentice numbers and expand our provision.
We are seeking a part-time (0.5) Business Development Manager on a 1 year fixed-term contract. Working with the School Head of Degree Apprenticeships who leads the School's strategy for apprenticeships growth, the post holder will proactively engage with existing employer partners to encourage repeat business as well as initiating and developing new employer partnership opportunities across the School's Apprenticeships portfolio. Ensuring consistent, ongoing application numbers to achieve our targets.
The postholder will play a key role in the school's relationships with external stakeholders, including local, regional and national employers, and build the reputation of the university as a leading provider of apprenticeships in the region, and ensure that we are recognised as an Anchor Institution.
You will ensure that the employer experience is positive and consistent across our Apprenticeship programmes and that their ongoing feedback drives continuous improvement.
Whilst the primary focus of this role will be on Degree Apprenticeships it might also include other aspects of Business Development such as Partnership Programmes with colleges and other local providers.