Position Overview
Department: Business and Partnership Development & Apprenticeships
Location: Marble Quay, London / Remote based (Hybrid working in line with business need) (Flexible working options to be discussed at interview)
Term: Full-time; 12-month Fixed Term (Part-time also considered at minimum 0.5fte)
Benefits: The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offer flexible working and parental leave opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns as well as optional pension schemes, private medical insurance, season ticket loans and being part of the cycle to work scheme dependent upon length of service.
Pro rata 25 days holiday allowance plus winter break 27th to 31st December (excl. Bank Holidays)
Direct Reports: None
Reports to: Associate Director, Innovation and Enterprise
Start: Immediate; June/July 2024
The Role
Northeastern University London (NU London) wishes to appoint a Business Development Officer to support the promotion of work-related programmes which include a portfolio of higher and degree apprenticeships, short courses and other non-degree, non-credit bearing offerings. This will require working with employers across all sectors as a part of workforce planning.
Proactive and results-driven, you will help to identify and secure income generating opportunities for NU London and, where appropriate, NU’s wider Global Network. It will be helpful if you have experience of apprenticeships or developing and facilitating relationships between the HE sectors and the business community.
The externally facing aspects of this role involves contact in person, via web-conference, email and on the telephone, with organisations whose relationships are highly valued by Northeastern University. Through your ability to champion, inspire and communicate opportunities for business collaboration, you will be a key appointment in NU London’s external business development activities.
This role is field based and suitable for hybrid working but with a need to travel within the UK and attend the London-based office when required.
Duties and Responsibilities
About the University
Founded in 2012, Northeastern University London (formerly known as New College of the Humanities) has established itself as a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London. Northeastern University London is part of Northeastern University’s Global Campus Network. Positioned as top ranking in the USA, Northeastern has campuses in Arlington, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Oakland, San Jose, and Seattle in the USA, and Toronto and Vancouver in Canada.
After becoming part of Northeastern University’s global network in early 2019, the University has undergone a period of rapid growth, having been granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in February 2020 and moved to a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2021.
Northeastern University London offers a vibrant, collegiate community delivering broad and academically rigorous degree programmes, designed to equip graduates with the combination of skills and knowledge that are increasingly desired by organisations, employers, and society. It offers state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces across the organisation.
About Business and Partnership Development & Apprenticeships
The Business and Partnership Development & Apprenticeships section of NU London is dedicated to designing and delivering work-related learning throughout the UK and internationally. The majority of the team largely work remotely, using innovative pedagogical approaches and best practice in digital education and collaboration to ensure an excellent learner experience for individuals or groups of learners, wherever they are based. The team currently delivers a growing portfolio of work-related learning in the form of apprenticeships, online degrees, Skills Bootcamps, and other short course offerings, all aligned to digital transformation, data science, artificial intelligence, and project management.
Person Specification Criteria
To undertake this role, the following should apply – should you not have the experience below, please do highlight where transferrable skills would assist with you undertaking the role.
Additional Information
Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Hannah Sullivan-Guckian (mailto:hannah.sullivan-guckian@nulondon.ac.uk). However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.
Application process
Applications should be made via the ‘Apply’ button above by 23:59 on 09 June 2024. Please reference your application “BDO0524”. Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.
Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.
Interviews are expected to commence w/c 17th June 2024
Please note this role may require a basic or enhanced DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Job sponsorship
Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Location: | London, Hybrid |
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Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 16th May 2024 |
Closes: | 9th June 2024 |
Job Ref: | BDO0524 |
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