Assistant Business Development Manager (111884-0826)

University of Warwick; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

30 days holiday

Parental/adoption leave

Onsite childcare

Learning and development

Flexible / hybrid working

Job summary

Warwick Business School is seeking an Assistant Business Development Manager to support a professional, personalized candidate experience for MBA applicants. You will plan and deliver recruitment events, manage enquiry pipelines, and advise high-calibre applicants across key decision points, collaborating with marketing, admissions and careers teams to drive strategic goals.

The role involves event management, data‑driven decisions and international recruitment activities, with regular visits to

Qualifications

• Strong customer-service experience.
• ],

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver recruitment events.
• Manage enquiry pipelines and guide applicants.
• Advise high-calibre candidates at key decision points.
• Collaborate with marketing, admissions and careers teams.
• Lead event management, candidate engagement and international recruitment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Project management

Data analysis

Job description

• For informal queries, please contact Matt Bonner (Business Development Manager) at [e-mail]

About The Role

We are seeking an Assistant Business Development Manager to support the delivery of a highly professional, personalized attraction and conversion experience for experienced candidates looking to take the next step in their career, with a key focus on the Warwick MBA. In this role, you’ll play a central part in planning and delivering recruitment events, managing enquiry pipelines, and advising high‑calibre applicants at key stages of their decision‑making journey. You’ll collaborate with expert colleagues across marketing, admissions, and careers teams while contributing directly to strategic goals. You’ll exercise event management, candidate engagement, data‑driven decision‑making, and international recruitment activity—an ideal environment for someone looking to grow quickly in a high‑impact, values‑driven setting.

For this exciting role, there is an expectation of regular visits to WBS London, The Shard for activity such as events and consultations, as well as international travel.

About You

The successful candidate will bring strong customer‑service experience, excellent communication skills, and cultural awareness and sensitivity when engaging with international individuals and organizations. You’ll be proactive, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple projects and tight deadlines, with the analytical ability to monitor recruitment data and present solutions effectively. With experience in administrative management—ideally within higher education you’ll be a team player who can also supervise staff, deputize for managers, and represent WBS with professionalism in online and face‑to‑face settings.

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.

Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School.

About Us

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 our CORE 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.

About The University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

• World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
• Research Excellence Framework 2021

Closing Deadline

Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

What we Offer

We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.

Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.

For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.

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