0303-24 - Business Engagement Manager (Internal Only)

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Aston Business School
Location:  Aston University John Cadbury House
Salary:  £37,099 per annum
Grade:  Grade 08
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (31/03/2025)
Basis:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours BST on Monday 01 July 2024
Interview Date:  To be confirmed
Reference:  0303-24
Release Date:  Friday 14 June 2024

Aston Centre for Growth, at Aston Business School, designs and delivers business support programmes for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) (face to face and online) and provides other business support opportunities for entrepreneurs, as well as start-up and incubation support to student and graduate businesses. The fast-paced and productive Centre has a small team of around 15 people. The programmes currently delivered by the Centre for Growth team include, Shropshire Leadership Programme, Social Economy Growth Programme, Help to Grow: Management Course, Minerva Birmingham Pitch Up, Green Advantage Skills Bootcamp and BSEEN (Birmingham Skills for Enterprise and Employability Network) along with some shorter courses such as Doing Business in the UK (Migrant programme), Practical Insights Masterclasses and Aston Centre for Growth Networking Groups. The Centre also delivers shorter bespoke programmes in collaboration with external partners.

 The Centre works alongside leading research centres ERC (the national Enterprise Research Centre) and CREME (Centre for Research into Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship).  Through these centres of excellence Aston has built a significant role in the West Midlands region and nationally in promoting inclusive growth through impactful research and business engagement.  

The Business Engagement Manager is an integral member of the team responsible for engaging businesses with the Centre for Growth to ensure recruitment targets are met and engagement during and after programme participation is maximised with an active network of businesses around the Centre. Working with colleagues to develop and deliver a successful business engagement strategy across all Centre programmes, the post holder will be, very personable, driven and creative. They will have the ability to identify quickly the suitable key messaging needed to capture and engage each stakeholder as necessary. The role will include outreach with the business community (across the whole West Midlands area), relationship building, and facilitating access to business support, research and other activities offered by Aston Business School.

What we offer

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. 
• The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here .
• Excellent training and development opportunities. 
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
• Great family friendly policies
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here

Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role as part of Aston University’s commitment to equality and diversity and ensuring a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. Personal details that are included on application forms, including the candidate’s name and address will not be disclosed to the shortlisting panel. CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working.  Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]