Lecturer in Business Enterprise

Bluetownonline; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Birmingham is looking for a passionate Lecturer in Business Enterprise to join their Business School. You will play a significant role in shaping students' journeys into entrepreneurship, covering topics like startup development and enterprise risk management. This is a permanent full-time position with excellent benefits.

Benefits

38 days' paid leave per year

Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education as a lecturer or equivalent role.
• Ability to guide students in business enterprise topics.
• Passion for entrepreneurship and business leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise students across Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs.
• Cover key areas such as intellectual property and business law.
• Support student research and strategic capabilities.

Skills

Teaching

Dissertation supervision

Entrepreneurship

Business law

Intellectual property

Personal branding

Startup development

Enterprise risk management

Education

Relevant graduate qualification

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Business Enterprise

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £38,249 - £42,882 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The Role:

The University is in a period of dynamic growth and transformation, making this an exciting time to join the Business School. We are seeking an experienced and driven Business Enterprise Lecturer to join us on a permanent basis, bringing a passion for teaching and real-world expertise to support our students' journey into entrepreneurship and business leadership.

We are looking for a professional who is dedicated to education and adept in guiding students across both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs. You will cover key areas of business enterprise, which could include intellectual property, business law, personal branding, startup development and scaling, and enterprise risk management. Experience in dissertation supervision is also highly valued as we support our students in honing their research and strategic capabilities.

The University prides itself on providing an industry-focused learning environment, empowering students with the practical knowledge and skills needed to excel in their careers. As our business and enterprise programs evolve to meet the demands of a changing landscape, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape the next generation of business entrepreneurs and innovators. If you're ready to bring your expertise and passion to a thriving academic community, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The University has invested over £140 million in state-of-the-art facilities over the past decade, with multiple modern teaching buildings that can be explored virtually on our website. We continue to enhance our Business School and digital capabilities, creating an inspiring environment for both students and staff.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 13th July 2025.

Interview Date - TBC.

The University is an equal opportunities employer.

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