AUB Academy Senior Business Development Officer

Salary:

£35,116 per annum

37 hours per week, permanent

Post Type:

Full Time

Closing Date:

23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 14 December 2025

Interview Date:

Thursday 22 January 2026

Reference:

AD1578

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to have achieved the Inclusive Employers Standard Silver Accreditation in 2024, reflecting our dedication to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where the diversity of our students and staff is truly valued and respected. We welcome application from all areas of the community and particularly encourage applications from People of Colour and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Our commitment to Safeguarding

AUB is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding. We take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk who engage with us, as well as those who work with them.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Business Development Officer to join our AUB Academy, a dynamic hub of innovation and opportunity, passionately committed to transforming arts education and expanding access to inspiring creative learning for both domestic and international markets.

You will work effectively with the AUB Academy Manager, and lead on developing and expanding bespoke course offerings targeted at diverse audiences nationally and internationally. You will take ownership of market research initiatives, exploring sector needs and competitor trends to inform programme creation and expand partnership development. This exciting new role will involve cultivating strategic alliances with industry, civic organisations, education partners, and government bodies to enhance access, student progression pathways, and income generation.

With a strong emphasis on high-level outreach, marketing strategy, and stakeholder management, you will ensure effective lead generation and conversion through innovative promotional campaigns and tailored engagement strategies. You will therefore support the creation of impactful marketing collateral, oversee targeted campaigns, and develop new channels to amplify AUB Academy's programme visibility and growth.

The Senior Business Development Officer will also be responsible for identifying and securing new income streams via commercial hire of university assets, venues, and capacity, as part of the delivery of AUB Academy's financial targets.

You will be involved with shaping AUB Academy's long-term vision of being a national and international leader in bespoke arts education, and supporting AUB's civic and international ambitions.

The successful applicant will need to be a confident self-starter, with demonstrable project management skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience of researching, planning, and the ability to deliver administrative and operational needs while ensuring our portfolio of courses are contemporary and accessible. You will be able to evidence a strong commitment to delivering excellent student experiences and a passion for creative arts education.

This position demands the post-holder to support occasional out of hours working particularly during UG summer recess period. A flexible schedule will be arranged in consultation with the AUB Academy Manager.

This position involves working with children (under-18s) / vulnerable people and therefore requires compliance with the University's Safeguarding Policies, including the requirement for enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance prior to the commencement of employment.? The University is committed to stringent Safeguarding practices, including in its practices around the recruitment and selection of staff, to positions which involve working with children and/or vulnerable people.? The successful candidate will be required to complete AUB approved Safeguarding Training.

Our benefits

In meeting your performance expectations, you'll receive an annual salary increase in line with the grade of your role. An annual cost of living uplift will be applied, the timing and implementation of which are subject to the University's decision. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment. Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website

AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered. If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email . If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email and we'll be in touch.

Please note that some posts at the Arts University attract a high number of applications, and we reserve the right to close the post early if appropriate. Any change of closing date will be clearly notified on our recruitment site 48 hours in advance, and all those who have commenced an application will be emailed.