Business Manager to the DVC (Business Engagement and Innovation)

University Corporate Services

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

This is an outstanding opportunity to provide business management support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Business Engagement and Innovation on a permanent basis.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

The post is available from 1 January 2023.

The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 11 December 2022 and interviews are likely to take place on Monday 19 December 2022.

Summary of the role

This exciting and varied role will directly support the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Business Engagement and Innovation) through coordination and business management across the entire range of issues within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s portfolio. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) for Business Engagement and Innovation leads the development and implementation of the University’s new business engagement and innovation strategy for the University, and is responsible for championing and driving a step change in working with regional, national and international partners to create a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within our university community. 

Working closely with the Innovation, Impact and Business (IIB) team you will undertake specific projects relating to the DVC’s work and assist the DVC and the Director of IIB in the development and implementation of the University’s core strategies relating to the portfolio.  You will also have a range of managerial responsibilities within the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and Senior Executive, principally line-managing the Executive Personal Assistant to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and supporting the operation and business of the University Executive Board.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role, please call Dr Victoria Alcock on 01392 725005.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).  

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City .

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England