Business Development Manager

University of East London (UEL)  is a vibrant, diverse, and forward-thinking institution dedicated to transforming lives through exceptional education and career-focused opportunities. As a careers-first university, we have been proudly preparing students for the jobs of the future for 125 years.

UEL has always been at the forefront of innovation, and our ambitious Vision 2028 strategy underscores our commitment to reshaping education for the benefit of all. We empower students from all backgrounds with the skills and opportunities to excel in today’s dynamic world.

Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our achievements. We are proud to be recognised as the University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

Additionally, UEL ranks:

• 1st in London for Student Experience (National Student Survey 2024), and
• 3rd in London for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2025).

At UEL, we don’t just teach; we inspire, innovate, and empower. Join us as we continue to shape the future.

About the Business Development Team 

The Business Development team was established in late 2023, and since then has been on an exciting journey to support UEL’s Schools, Research Institutes, and Professional Services teams to develop, launch, and maximise commercial income opportunities, and develop strong partnerships with key local and wider stakeholders. 

About the Job 

The role is dynamic and ever evolving, but some of the main duties include: 

• Selling of commercial income-generating services and products to external organisations and professional individuals.
• Establishing and developing relationships with external organisations through engaging in networking and other events.
• Supporting UEL’s Schools, Research Institutes, and Professional Services teams to develop, launch, and maximise commercial income opportunities.
• Managing the Venue Hire service.

About You 

The ideal candidate for this role will be dynamic, innovative, and willing to grow. You should have strong interpersonal skills, a commercial approach to business engagement, and a hunger to achieve success.

Benefits Package 

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Building an Inclusive Future

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and is proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion achievements, including a zero gender pay gap, membership in Stonewall, and winning Athena Swan awards. We expect all UEL employees to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to join a University that values your outstanding skills and perspectives and is dedicated to making a difference, we invite you to explore a career with us. We are excited to welcome versatile individuals who are committed to advancing their careers while making a positive impact on the world.

Please note that this advertisement may close earlier than the deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. 

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.