Business Engagement Officer (SME Partnerships)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prestigious university in Manchester! Join the Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange team as a Business Engagement Officer, where you will play a pivotal role in fostering partnerships with SMEs. This position offers a chance to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance community engagement and support local businesses. Enjoy a culture of inclusion, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a market-leading pension scheme and generous annual leave. If you're proactive and enthusiastic, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Excellent health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Responsibilities

• Support the identification and development of relationships with SME partners.
• Engage with regional and national SME support networks and clusters.

Job description

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Business Engagement Officer (SME Partnerships), Manchester

Client:

The University of Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join the University’s Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange (BE&KE) team, contributing to a portfolio of activities aligned with SME partnerships and engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of SME Partnerships to support the identification and development of effective relationships with SME partners and regional and national SME support networks and clusters.

What can you expect in return

The University fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity, aiming for true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

The University supports flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options.

Please note that we do not accept inquiries, CVs, or applications from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted by agencies will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

Application deadline:

Midnight on the closing date.

Additional information:

See the link below for the Further Particulars document, which contains the person specification criteria.