4931-E - Associate Director for Business Development

University of Greenwich; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution is seeking an Associate Director of Business Development to join their senior leadership team. The successful candidate will drive strategic business acquisition and income generation. This role requires a collaborative leader with a strong network and a proven track record in securing funding and managing partnerships. Experience in international development and research leadership is preferred. Join us in shaping a resilient future for research and knowledge exchange.

Benefits

Fantastic benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in international development or enterprise leadership.
• Proven track record in securing funding.
• Ability to manage complex partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic business acquisition for NRI.
• Shape the institute's strategic direction.
• Ensure sustainability through partnerships and funding.

Skills

Strategic business acquisition

Income generation

Leadership

Networking

Fundraising

Partnership management

Job description

The Natural Resources Institute (NRI) at the University of Greenwich seeks applications for an Associate Director of Business Development to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role will drive strategic business acquisition and income generation across our diverse portfolio of research and knowledge exchange activities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the institute’s strategic direction, ensuring long-term sustainability through innovative partnerships and funding streams. We are looking for a collaborative and impact-driven leader with a strong network of contacts and a proven track record with securing funding and managing complex partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have experience in international development, research or enterprise leadership and will bring strategic insight and entrepreneurial flair to the role. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the impact of NRI’s globally leading work in agriculture, food security, climate change, and sustainable development.

Join us in shaping a resilient and innovative future for international research and knowledge exchange. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact NRI's Director, Professor Sheryl Hendriks at [e-mail]. Should you have any recruitment-related queries, please contact the People Directorate Operations Team on [e-mail].

The University of Greenwich offers fantastic benefits, which can be found here. Information on the university’s working principles can be found here.

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements. Under the UK Government Points-Based System scheme, this role does meet the criteria to be sponsored for a Skilled Worker Route application.

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups within the University of Greenwich.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments.

Previous applicants need not apply.

How to Apply

Email details to a friend or apply online. Further details can be found in the Job Description & Person Specification.