Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Manager

University of Southampton; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous leave

Pension (USS)

Staff discounts in Ipswich

Learning & development

Job summary

The University of Suffolk in Ipswich invites applications for an Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Manager to provide high-quality support to students and graduates exploring self-employment, start-ups and freelance careers. You will deliver one-to-one guidance, run workshops and bootcamps, and design inclusive opportunities that build entrepreneurial skills and confidence.

The role is 0.6 FTE with hybrid on-campus activity; benefits include flexible working, generous leave and a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience of enterprise, entrepreneurship or running a business.
• Confident communicator with ability to build relationships across the University and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one advisory support, workshops and bootcamps.
• Deliver in-curriculum activity and innovative events to help students turn ideas into action.

Skills

Enterprise experience

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 amenitiesin Ipswich.
• Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports
• Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
• Discountedrates 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

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Vicki Doughty, Head of Careers and Employability and email address [e-mail]

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Please note:

We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future.

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.