Business Development Officer, Business and External Engagement

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: Oxford, ENGLAND
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 06 Feb 2022

We are looking for inspirational and talented colleagues to join the Business & External Engagement (BEE) team at Oxford Brookes Business School. If you have the ambition, ability and passion to make a difference then join our team at one of the UK’s leading modern universities. We are seeking applications from outstanding individuals, who are motivated to shape the future and advance the external reputation of Oxford Brookes Business School.

As Business Development Officer, who will join the Business & External Engagement (BEE) team with responsibility for supporting and co-ordinating a wide range of multi-channel marketing campaigns and business development activities for the Business and External Engagement team.

Applications are invited from applicants with experience in a marketing or business development related post. Proven organisational, communication, team and project management skills, and the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.  You will have good IT skills, excellent copywriting and proof-reading skills. Previous business to business marketing experience is an advantage in this post.

Lastly, you will be an excellent communicator with first class interpersonal skills, and as a team player you will have an enthusiastic and positive approach to work.

Reporting directly to the Portfolio Development Manager, you will join an expanding team of dedicated staff working on a wide range of projects and initiatives.

If you would like to learn more about this role please review the Applicant Information Pack which details the job description, person specification, employee benefits and how to apply.

Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. It is a modern, forward thinking institution rooted in and connected to a city with a rich history of culture and learning. Internationally we are respected for our leadership and innovation in education, for helping organisations to develop sustainably and for research that is changing the world. Our strong links with business and industry ensure we are connected to make a difference.

The Business School sector-leading reputation attracts students from over 60 countries worldwide through a strong portfolio of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programmes. The Business School provides a vibrant and stimulating research and learning environment to equip people with the skills, knowledge, mind set and attributes to face new challenges and thrive in a complex, uncertain world.

There are currently over 120 academic staff in Oxford Brookes Business School who are supported by a comprehensive team of professional administrative staff. We are a committed and inclusive community embracing supportive challenge as a catalyst for change. This is a place where we all can be ourselves and reach our full potential in our work by prioritising the progression of equality, diversity and inclusion to shape tomorrow.

You can find all Brookes vacancies at our website: www.brookes.ac.uk/vacancies.

Lastly, if you would like an informal discussion with a member of the project team please email Giles Orr [email protected]

You will also enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (14.7% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (NHS Dentist, Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes please visit: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes/

CV and Personal Statement:

As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button below.  All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement.  To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document.  The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.

All interviews will be held online.

Interview date: week commencing 28 February 2022.

Candidates are usually appointed at the bottom of the salary range with a step pay increase until they reach the top of the salary scale.

The University has adopted equality, diversity and inclusion as core values.  We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates whatever their background, and especially from BAME candidates who are under-represented in our workforce.

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