Innovation Connect Sales Executive Apprentice

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension

Annual leave 32–35

Bank holidays

Flexible working

Staff discounts

Car parking

Gym membership

Training & development

Wellbeing programs

Learning discounts

Entrepreneurs in residence

Job summary

University of Portsmouth invites applications for an Innovation Connect Sales Executive Apprenticeship in Portsmouth. This developmental role is tethered to a Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship and runs for two years on a full-time, on-site basis.

You will drive sales activity, support occupancy at Innovation Connect venues and gain practical skills while completing the apprenticeship. The University supports your development and progression through structured training.

Job description

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Innovation Connect Sales Executive Apprentice

Portsmouth 09/11/2026

Job details

Salary £25,949 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full-Time Job category/type Fixed Term - Full-Time Job reference REC00005325

Job description

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south‑east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role: Innovation Connect, comprising three city venues, is one of the University’s key investments to generate value through engagement with businesses. It provides co working and office space, alongside business support and engagement events, and currently houses a range of early stage companies that benefit from active connection with the University. This role exists to support innovation and collaboration between the University and external businesses by creating a well run, supportive and connected environment. By driving sales activity and sustaining strong occupancy levels, it enables early stage businesses from the University and the wider business community to collaborate effectively and grow, delivering mutual benefit and long term impact for the University and the local economy. This role is offered as a developmental appointment aligned to a Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship, with responsibilities structured to support progression in capability and confidence over the duration of the contract. The University is proud of its commitment to offer apprenticeships across a wide range of vocational areas. Apprenticeships combine practical on the job training with a course of study in your chosen vocation; enabling you to reach your full potential via work based experience and recognised qualifications. These opportunities are offered by the University to those with limited previous education/training or work experience, helping you to develop the required skills in your chosen field of work. All apprentices will be fully supported by departmental managers and mentors who will help you to become work-ready within a welcoming and high performing team environment.

As a University of Portsmouth apprentice, you will:

• Complete a level 4 in Sales Executive with University of Portsmouth
• Be supported by a specialist training provider
• Gain job specific skills and work alongside experienced staff
• Be supported to complete training and course work within agreed deadlines

This role will be on site, full-time (with time given for study). This appointment is a fixed-term contract for 2 years and the successful candidate is expected to take up the post before the apprenticeship starts in January. Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

Salary Information: New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement: Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement: We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

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