Business Engagement Manager (Apprenticeships & Partnership Learning)

Grade 7 and Salary Range £37,099-£45,585

Full Time/ Fixed Term/Secondment

Agile working (blend of home and office based)/ Arrangements for job share would be considered

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Directorate of Research, Innovation & Engagement as part of the Apprenticeships and Partnership Learning Team. The Apprenticeships and Partnership Learning Team manage recruitment, compliance and support for DfE and Combined Authority funded skills provision, including Skills Bootcamps.    

The post holder will be the first point of contact for employers who are interested in our apprenticeships or skills offer. As a specialist business engagement practitioner, the postholder will develop a good understanding of our apprenticeship offer and the requirements for employers to guide them through a compliant employer onboarding process. The role will be varied and will work closely with the Partnership Team to support enquiries generated by Sector Partnership Development Managers as a specialist consultant for Apprenticeships and professional/partnership learning opportunities for a range of external and internal events, maximising recruitment and conversion. The role will also ensure that all employers of Keele apprenticeship and skills learners benefit from regular touchpoints and are guided through the journey from end to end.

The post holder will have a strong background in business engagement or working with external partnerships in an income generating context. They will have the ability to successfully manage multi-partner projects and organise and prioritise workload to manage successful outcomes. 

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Lou Taylor-Murison Head of Apprenticeships & Partnership-based Learning via l.e.taylor-murison@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 18^th April 2024

Interviews will be held on: 3^rd May 2024

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