Business Development Manager

Loughborough University and the Loughborough Business School, through a new long-term partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Centre for Transportation and Logistics (MIT-CTL), has just established the UK Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence Centre (UK SCALE Centre) as the newest member of the MIT Global SCALE Network.

The UK SCALE Centre will focus on research, education, and working with industry, with the ambition of becoming the central hub for supply chain innovation and talent development in the UK. By working closely in concert with key stakeholders in the sector, the Centre will help to bridge the gap between academic research and industry R&D. We aim to drive forward innovative solutions to the biggest challenges facing the UK’s logistics and supply chain capabilities. The Centre will also equip the next generation of researchers and professionals with the essential skills and knowledge of best practice to take leading roles in building the future of supply chains. Further information on the UK SCALE Centre can be found here.

The role and what we’re looking for
Reporting to the UK SCALE Centre Manager, the Business Development Manager is responsible for: (a) implementing a client/partner engagement strategy, (b) fostering relationships with selected businesses and relevant public/professional organisations, (c) initiating and following up leads with selected businesses, and (d) managing contracts with client organisations in conjunction with relevant centre and School staff.

The Business Development Manager will play a key role in driving the growth and impact of the UK SCALE Centre by working closely with industry partners to understand their challenges, priorities, and opportunities. They will be responsible for identifying and developing relationships with organisations across priority industry sectors, and for effectively triaging these opportunities to relevant SCALE Centre products, services, and engagement pathways. The post holder will support the delivery of the SCALE Centre business plan, which is reviewed annually, and contribute to the ongoing refinement of the Centre’s offer. This will be achieved through regular engagement with, the Centre Director, the Centre Manager and the wider SCALE Centre leadership team.

This post is available on a full-time, open-ended basis, with a start date of as soon as practically possible. Hybrid working is also available, with a mix of working in the office and from home.

For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Application and assessment process
The closing date for applications is Monday, 21st July 2025.
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 14th August 2025.

For informal enquiries please contact Lennie Foster, SCALE Centre Manager at L.A.Foster@lboro.ac.uk

Why should you apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Loughborough Business School and be part of the new UK SCALE Centre. As well as Loughborough being a great place to work, we offer a generous employment package - find out more about the range of Loughborough Benefits on our website, including our generous annual leave allowance.

Reasonable Adjustments
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you may need during the recruitment process. If there are adjustments that you would like to request, please contact Lennie Foster, SCALE Centre Manager at L.A.Foster@lboro.ac.uk.