Assistant Business Development Manager (111884-0826)

Duration: Fixed term contract until 28th February 2027

About the Role  

Informal Queries

• For informal queries, please contact Matt Bonner (Business Development Manager) at matt.bonner@wbs.ac.uk 

We are seeking an Assistant Business Development Manager to support the delivery of a highly professional, personalized attraction and conversion experience for experienced candidates looking to take the next step in their career, with a key focus on the Warwick MBA. In this role, you’ll play a central part in planning and delivering recruitment events, managing enquiry pipelines, and advising high‑calibre applicants at key stages of their decision‑making journey. You’ll collaborate with expert colleagues across marketing, admissions, and careers teams while contributing directly to strategic goals. You’ll exercise event management, candidate engagement, data‑driven decision‑making, and international recruitment activity—an ideal environment for someone looking to grow quickly in a high‑impact, values‑driven setting.

For this exciting role, there is an expectation of regular visits to WBS London, The Shard for activity such as events and consultations, as well as international travel.

About You  

The successful candidate will bring strong customer‑service experience, excellent communication skills, and cultural awareness and sensitivity when engaging with international individuals and organizations. You’ll be proactive, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple projects and tight deadlines, with the analytical ability to monitor recruitment data and present solutions effectively. With experience in administrative management—ideally within higher education—you’ll be a team player who can also supervise staff, deputize for managers, and represent WBS with professionalism in online and face‑to‑face settings.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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