Business Development Officer

We are looking for a talented and experienced Business Development Officer to join a dynamic team within one of the biggest and best Business Schools in the UK. This post will support the Cardiff Business School Executive Education team in the proactive recruitment and successful on-boarding of Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs) for upcoming cohorts of the Help to Grow: Management course.

This exciting and varied role involves working closely with the Business Manager and the academic Programme Director to deliver this government-backed initiative, designed to enhance management skills and drive business growth within UK SMEs.

Cardiff Business School has achieved a 5-year re-accreditation of its Small Business Charter, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the SME community. The Help to Grow: Management programme plays a crucial role in helping SMEs thrive and aligns strongly with the School’s Public Value mission.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), advertised on a fixed term basis until 31 March 2026.

Salary: £33,482 - £36,130 per annum (Grade 5). Appointment will normally be made at the bottom of the scale.

Closing date: Tuesday, 5 August 2025

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. Cardiff Business School is particularly looking to recruit from under-represented groups within the School.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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