Job Details
A Business Development Manager is needed at a University in Wiltshire with a national and international footprint. You would be responsible for establish internal and external links and relationships with partners in order to promote the business goals of the University. Experience of working in or with the UK Defence sector (uniformed forces or MOD) or in business development in the private sector is essential. Business Development Manager must also be able to establish strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and influence at all levels.
Applications from suitably experienced ex-military personnel (British Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy or Royal Marines) are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish internal and external links and relationships with partners locally and nationally
- Liaise with the academic staff and the embedded marketing team to promote business opportunities
- Specify and deliver a new business development function for the University
- Identify/specify potential new growth areas/technologies
- Working with technical managers to develop ideas for consultancy, partnering to jointly bid for research and development of new products and services for both government and private ventures, both locally and nationally
- Working with all stakeholders (internal and external) to deliver new and existing bespoke business solutions
Knowledge/Experience/Skills
Essential:
- Experience of working in or with the UK Defence sector (uniformed forces or MOD) or in business development in the private sector
- Ability to establish strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and influence at all levels
- Ability to work independently and self-motivate to find innovate and practical solutions to complex problems
- Candidate will need to be security-cleared
Desirable:
- Experience and knowledge of a University environment
- Experience in budget management
Hours:
- 37 hours per week Monday - Friday, with occasional flexibility needed
Benefits:
- Bonus after one years’ service
- 30 days Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + 6 closure days across the year
- Generous employer contributory pension scheme
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