Business Partnership Manager

Research and External Engagement (REE) is a new integrated service dedicated to driving forward the University’s ambitions for research, innovation, skills and enterprise. This professional service works to support our students, drive research excellence, upskill and reskill the region’s workforce, strengthening relationships and engagement with our alumni, business and community partners.

Through cutting-edge research initiatives, hands-on learning opportunities, strategic partnerships, civic leadership, and skills delivery, we will empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.

The Business and Alumni Partnerships team, within REE, is responsible for building a pipeline of opportunities and delivering activity through engagement with external partners. The team works closely with colleagues across REE and with the University’s Colleges and Schools to develop long term relationships with alumni, employers and industry. With focused, targeted areas of responsibility, the team actively delivers engagement across REE’s portfolio of research, innovation, skills and enterprise.   

The Business Partnerships Managers will develop, manage and implement long term strategic partnerships to advance UWE Bristol’s impact on the region. Each Business Partnerships Manager will develop and manage a portfolio of key strategic partnerships including major employers in the region.

They will build and manage these important external relationships, identifying shared challenges, goals and priorities. They will represent UWE Bristol’s research and teaching strengths, working closely and collaboratively with key academic partnership roles in the University’s Colleges and Schools.

We are looking to complete the team with roles that align to one of the following industries:  

• Corporate and Professional Services (including Fintech)
• Clean Energy Industries (including Greentech)

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for the University to strengthen its engagement with regional employers, leveraging its expertise and collaborative, enterprising culture.

We are looking for a highly motivated, target-driven individual with experience in the Clean Energy Industries or Professional Services and a strong understanding of this sector’s business needs. You will be part of a passionate team, playing a crucial role in helping the University achieve its strategic ambitions.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Lucy Wicksteed on 0117 328 3856 or email: lucywicksteed@uwe.ac.uk.  

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus on 17 March 2025.

This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time

Right to Work in the UK

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

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