Head of Business Engagement

2 weeks ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom University of Suffolk Full time

**PLEASE NOTE, THIS VACANCY IS FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

**Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week**

**Band 7 - £48,350 to £56,021 per annum**

**About the Post**

The Business Engagement (BE) team is tasked with building relationships with the business community to increase University commercial revenues and contribution. The BE team leads the building of our reputation as a key business support provider across the region.

The purpose of this post is to develop and deliver a strategy that aligns University of Suffolk expertise to market requirements in such a way that a competitive advantage can be gained.

The role will also require internal engagement to support the wider aims of the University illustrated in the Corporate Strategy and the BECE Towards 2030 Strategy.

Leading a commercially focussed sales and delivery team, the Head will drive the networks and knowledge within areas of University expertise that support income development and maximise opportunities for collaboration.

There will be an emphasis on driving external relationships at a national and regional level and facilitating internal cross-University, cross-discipline relationships so that the University is best able to respond to opportunities, creating robust strategies for engagement and development.

**Benefits**
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
- Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies.
- We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS.
- Staff discounts at a number of local amenities.
- Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
- Wellbeing programmes.
- Staff recognition annual awards.

**To Apply**

Please upload your most updated CV and write a covering letter stating your suitability for the role between **1000 - 1500 words** in the section “Cover Letter” of the Job Application form.
- _This vacancy is for _**_INTERNAL _**_applicants only. Any external applicants will be rejected._

**Closing Date: Thursday 18 April 2024**

**Interview Date: Tuesday 23 April 2024**

We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.



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