Head of Business Development

Department 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join Event Essex to raise external awareness of our commercial facilities at the University of Essex.

Event Essex offers dynamic and innovative event spaces and convenient on-site accommodation in both Colchester and Southend.

You will be joining an experienced team who knows how to deliver exceptional results and manages an exciting portfolio of events in a huge range of venues of up to 1000 in capacity.

Over the past decade the department has consistently grown and improved its financial position, and the team is excited for an experienced Business Development Manager to join their team and keep the momentum going.

Duties of the Role

As an integral part of the commercial team the Head of Business Development is responsible for identifying and executing strategic opportunities to enhance revenue generation across all areas of Campus Services. This role will focus on commercial growth, strategic partnerships, and innovation to ensure long-term financial sustainability. The postholder will lead high-impact initiatives, leveraging market insights, customer engagement, and operational efficiencies to drive income generation and enhance the University's commercial profile.

Skills and qualifications required

The Head of Business Development will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of Campus Services at the University of Essex. This senior leadership position will focus on identifying and driving revenue growth opportunities across all commercial service areas, ensuring long-term financial sustainability while enhancing service excellence. The successful candidate will lead business development initiatives, build strategic partnerships, and implement innovative commercial strategies to optimise financial performance. The successful candidate will hold a Degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Whilst we love experience, mindset is of equal importance. We’re looking for someone who is committed with a natural ability to operate effectively in a fast moving, complex environment. Someone with the innate ability to establish and manage strong internal and external stakeholder relationships through strong influencing, analytical, negotiation, communication, and consensus-building skills.

If you share our passion and excitement for the growth, reward and opportunities that this role will bring than please get in touch.

Please see the attached job pack, which contains a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please email resourcing@essex.ac.uk 

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