Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Manager

University of Suffolk; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (Bands 1-4)

Flexible working

Pension scheme (USS)

Staff discounts

Cycle to work

EAP

Job summary

University of Suffolk is seeking an Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Manager to deliver high-quality enterprise support to students and graduates. The role focuses on helping them explore self-employment, develop business ideas, launch start-ups, pursue freelance careers, or grow existing businesses through one-to-one advice, workshops, bootcamps and in-curriculum delivery.

You will work with the Careers, Employability and Enterprise team, building partnerships across the University and external

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise, entrepreneurship or running a business.
• Confident communicator with ability to build cross-University and external partnerships.
• Creative, proactive approach to developing innovative enterprise opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality enterprise support to students and graduates.
• Deliver one-to-one guidance, workshops and bootcamps.
• Lead in-curriculum delivery and innovative enterprise events.
• Design opportunities that build entrepreneurial skills and commercial confidence.

Skills

Enterprise experience

Communication

Relationship building

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Job Title: Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Manager

Hours: Part-Time, 3 days per week, 0.6 FTE (22.2 hours per week)

Salary: £37,694 to £42,254 per annum pro rata, Band 5 (pay award pending)

About The Post

This role focuses on providing high-quality enterprise and entrepreneurship support to students and graduates, helping them explore self-employment, develop business ideas, launch start-ups, pursue freelance careers, or grow existing businesses. You will provide expert advice and guidance through one-to-one support, workshops, bootcamps, in-curriculum delivery and innovative events, designing engaging opportunities that build commercial confidence, develop entrepreneurial skills and inspire students to turn ideas into action. You will respond to the diverse needs of our student and graduate community, creating an accessible and inclusive enterprise offer that encourages participation and ambition.

About The Team

• The Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Manager will be part of the Careers, Employability and Enterprise (CEE) Team which sits within the Directorate of Careers, Commercial and Academic Partnerships.
• The Team consists of Employability and Careers Consultants, Work-Integrated Learning Consultants, Employability and Enterprise Officers and a Data Analyst - all with a real passion for ensuring that our students achieve to their full potential.
• The Team is friendly and collaborative, encouraging innovation and new ideas.
• The Team benefits from agile working, with on-campus time of around 60%, however this will vary according to the time of the year and when students are on campus.

About You

• You will be creative, proactive and commercially minded with experience of enterprise, entrepreneurship or running a business, who can inspire students to explore their ideas. You will be a confident communicator, able to build relationships across the University and with external partners, while bringing fresh ideas, practical experience and an inclusive, student-centred approach to developing innovative enterprise opportunities.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days (pro rata)
• Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
• Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) - with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
• Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports
• Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
• Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Staff recognition annual awards.

Closing Date: 15 September 2026

Interview Date: Provisionally 25 September 2026

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Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.