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Innovation Business Development Manager

Birkbeck, University of London

Location: London
Salary: £50,645 to £59,454 per annum, plus London Weighting Allowance.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 3rd October 2024
Closes: 11th November 2024
Job Ref: 570514

Are you ready to drive innovation and create impactful partnerships that shape the future of higher education? Birkbeck, University of London, is looking for a Innovation Business Development Manager to start this Autumn 2024.

As our new Innovation Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the University's innovation and commercialisation strategy, focusing on income growth and diversifying revenue streams.

In this dynamic position, you will identify and develop high-potential opportunities that align with our strategic goals. Your mission is to foster engagement with external organisations, unlocking new avenues for our short courses, executive training, consultancy and lifelong learning initiatives.

Based in our new Innovation Support Unit, this role will be at the forefront of forging relationships with key sectors, identifying funding opportunities, and ensuring our services reach new audiences.

As our Innovation Business Development Manager you will:

  • Build and maintain a strong network of commercial clients and stakeholders, driving a continuous pipeline of opportunities.
  • Lead and manage key projects, negotiating competitive terms, and developing lasting partnerships.
  • Identify and secure funding for innovative projects, preparing bids and proposals that advance our College’s objectives.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of our regional, national, and international innovation strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

  • You will bring a deep understanding of the commercial education landscape and have a proven track record in building senior-level networks.
  • Your excellent project management, analytical, and bid-writing skills will be key to your success in this role.
  • You will also need to be proactive, a self-starter, and capable of working independently to deliver under pressure.

Why Join Us? This is your opportunity to be part of a team that is shaping the future of education through innovation. You will work closely with academic and professional services teams across the University, contributing to the wider strategic goals and benefiting from a collaborative, hybrid working environment.

This opportunity would build on experience as a Partnerships Manager, Sales Manager, Business Development Executive, Project Manager. If you have a passion for innovation, enjoy developing strategic partnerships, and are looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Salary and benefits:

£50,645 rising to £59,454 per annum. (From March 2025 rising to £50,999 to £60,018). Grade 8 of the College's London Pay Scale which includes a London Weighting Allowance.

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and generous pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Contract:

Open-ended, permanent contract. Full-time (35 hours a week). Hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office. Please submit a CV for consideration.

Interview date: Tuesday 3 December 2024.

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Andy Colley, Deputy Director, Innovation, at a.colley@bbk.ac.uk

If you have technical issues or difficulties using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk 

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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