Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Officer

Centre for International Development and Training (CIDT); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is looking for an Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Officer to support student entrepreneurship through guidance, tailored programs, and workshops. The ideal candidate should possess high emotional intelligence, the ability to build relationships, and a passion for enterprise development. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the entrepreneurial support for students and graduates, with diverse benefits and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Standard Life Pension scheme

Long Service Recognition

Free Will Writing Service

IT & Mobile Discounts

Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

Gym memberships discounts

Eyecare Support

Flu Vouchers

Paycare Health Benefit Plan

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible & Agile Working

Free On-site Parking

Cycle Benefits Scheme

Employee Discounts

Travel Discounts

Library Access

Staff Scholarship Scheme

Leadership and Management Development

Qualifications

• Ability to provide advice and support to students and alumni starting a business.
• Experience in delivering workshops and events.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Enterprise Development Manager in developing services.
• Provide guidance for student and graduate entrepreneurship.
• Deliver tailored enterprise support programs.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Ability to develop relationships

Knowledge of student and graduate enterprise

Workshop facilitation

Job description

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a proud heritage of excellence in research, knowledge exchange and enterprise which has had a significant impact regionally and informs our teaching. The University Strategy 2035 sets our ambition to develop high-quality, impactful research and knowledge exchange that transforms lives, and which makes a world-leading contribution in the areas of green innovation and sustainability, health and wellbeing and inclusive communities.

Our newly created Research and Enterprise Directorate (RED) will drive positive change and significant growth across the University of Wolverhampton and through our engagement with external partners and stakeholders.

Join the University of Wolverhampton at this exciting time of ambition and growth in research and enterprise. Be part of a directorate that is committed to driving and supporting a vibrant and effective research and enterprise culture, committed to delivering excellence and making a real difference to the university, partners and communities we serve.

Role

The Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Officer will support the Enterprise Development Manager and Senior Officers Enterprise Development in developing services and support for student and graduate enterprise and business start-up.

We are looking to appoint someone who can provide comprehensive advice, support and guidance to students and alumni looking to become self-employed or start a business through one-to-one support, delivery of workshops and events and robust signposting.

The role will support the delivery of tailored enterprise and entrepreneurship support and related programmes of activity to ensure students are fully supported to reach their self-employment and business start-up goals and become successful in their entrepreneurship endeavours.

You will be knowledgeable and passionate about student and graduate enterprise and contribute to establishing innovative and engaging services, which will create an enterprising culture.

We are looking for someone with a high level of emotional intelligence and who has the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels across the University to ensure quality service delivery, demonstrating political awareness, diplomacy and tact.

Benefits and Wellbeing

Staff Benefits

You may be eligible to choose from a number of benefits during your appointment, subject to any rules applicable to the relevant benefit (as amended from time to time). Further details of these benefits are available on the intranet.

Your Benefits

We believe employees should be recognised for their hard work and contribution to the University's growth and success and offer an attractive range of competitive benefits to all staff:

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
• Long Service Recognition - £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
• Free Will Writing Service - Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
• IT & Mobile Discounts - EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.
• Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing – Wellbeing and Mental Health Support - 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
• Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
• Eyecare Support - Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
• Flu Vouchers - Free flu vaccinations for staff.
• Paycare Health Benefit Plan - Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
• Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.

Valuing You

• Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
• Flexible & Agile Working - Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Free On-site Parking - available across campuses
• Cycle Benefits Scheme - Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
• Employee Discounts - Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
• Travel Discounts - Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.

Training and Development

• Staff Network and Inclusion - Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
• Library Access - Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
• Staff Scholarship Scheme - Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level
• Leadership and Management Development - Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)

PLEASE NOTE: Applications are scored against the criteria set out in the job description and person specifications attached to this advert. Applications are not assessed against the job advert so please ensure your applications are crafted against the Job Description and Person Specification contained within it.