Assistant Business Development Manager

Warwick; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick Business School is seeking an Assistant Business Development Manager to support the recruitment and growth objectives of post-experience programmes, with a focus on the Warwick MBA. The role involves planning recruitment events, managing candidate pipelines, and advising professionals at key stages of their decision-making journey.

You will work with marketing, admissions and careers, contributing to strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing experience and strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to engage with diverse international individuals and organizations with cultural sensitivity.
• Prior experience in recruitment or higher education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver recruitment events to support Warwick MBA recruitment.
• Manage candidate pipelines and advise professionals at key decision points.
• Collaborate with marketing, admissions, and careers to achieve recruitment objectives.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Communication skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Job description

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Job Title: Assistant Business Development Manager

Reference: 573

Department: Warwick Business School - Recruitment and Admissions

Contract Duration: 1 year

Hours: Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Full time Salary Range: £36,320.00- £46,970.00per annum

About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Business Development Manager to support the recruitment and growth objectives of Warwick Business School's post-experience programmes, with a particular focus on the Warwick MBA.

In this role, you will play a central part in planning and delivering recruitment events, managing candidate pipelines, and advising professionals at key stages of their decision-making journey. You will collaborate with colleagues across marketing, admissions, and careers while contributing directly to strategic goals. The role provides exposure to event management, candidate engagement, data-driven decision-making, and international recruitment activity, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to grow quickly in a high-impact, values-driven environment.

This exciting role is based at the Warwick campus, with regular visits to WBS London, The Shard for activities such as events and consultations. The role involves significant international travel, typically amounting to approximately 8–10 weeks per year.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here) .

About You

The successful candidate will bring strong customer-facing experience, excellent communication skills, and cultural awareness and sensitivity when engaging with international individuals and organizations. You will be proactive, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines, with the ability to build effective professional relationships, analyse recruitment data, and present solutions effectively. You will be a collaborative team player who can work independently when required and represent WBS with professionalism in both online and face-to-face settings. Experience of working in a higher education environment would be advantageous.

About the Department

Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world-class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world.

We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best - view all of our rankings here .

But what really sets us apart is how it feels to be here. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. We want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally.

Our Vision

The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Those ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. Our vision is simple: to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen.

Everything we do is underpinned by ourCORE values and fuelled by a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment in everyone who joins our community. We nurture that mindset every day by creating a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared openly, and everyone has the chance to turn bold thinking into meaningful action.

Change Makers

• See the bigger picture. They think beyond themselves, seek out different perspectives, and consider the ripple effect of their actions.
• Challenge the norm. They question the status quo and look for better ways to make a difference.
• Have the drive to deliver. They don’t just imagine change; they put in the work to make it happen.

Our CORE Values

• Curiosity. We challenge, explore, and create to build a better future.
• Openness. We welcome ideas, feedback, and change to keep moving forward.
• Restlessness. We’re never content to stand still; we keep striving for more.
• Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.

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