Assistant Business Development Manager

Closing Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 11:59PM (UK).

About the Role
We are seeking an Assistant Business Development Manager to support the recruitment and growth objectives of Warwick Business School's post-experience programmes, with a particular focus on the Warwick MBA.

In this role, you will play a central part in planning and delivering recruitment events, managing candidate pipelines, and advising professionals at key stages of their decision-making journey. You will collaborate with colleagues across marketing, admissions, and careers while contributing directly to strategic goals. The role provides exposure to event management, candidate engagement, data-driven decision-making, and international recruitment activity, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to grow quickly in a high-impact, values-driven environment.

This exciting role is based at the Warwick campus, with regular visits to WBS London, The Shard for activities such as events and consultations. The role involves significant international travel, typically amounting to approximately 8–10 weeks per year.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).

About You
The successful candidate will bring strong customer-facing experience, excellent communication skills, and cultural awareness and sensitivity when engaging with international individuals and organizations. You will be proactive, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines, with the ability to build effective professional relationships, analyse recruitment data, and present solutions effectively. You will be a collaborative team player who can work independently when required and represent WBS with professionalism in both online and face-to-face settings. Experience of working in a higher education environment would be advantageous.

About the Department
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world-class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world.

Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School.

About Us
We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best - view all of our rankings here.

But what really sets us apart is how it feels to be here. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. We want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally.

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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