Business Development Manager

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At the University of Central Lancashire you'll be part of a vibrant, inclusive community that's dedicated to transforming the lives of our students and creating opportunities in the communities we serve. Every role contributes to our shared vision of making a real difference.

About the Role:

The School of Law and Policing is seeking a dynamic and motivated Business Development Manager to play a key role in driving forward the School's growth and engagement strategies.

In this role, you will:

• Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance the School's portfolio, including apprenticeships, student recruitment, knowledge exchange, and CPD programmes.
• Manage alumni relations and strengthen stakeholder engagement to build lasting partnerships.
• Lead on strategic business development initiatives, ensuring impactful outcomes for the School.
• Work collaboratively across the University to deliver results that align with our strategic objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with the vision, expertise, and creativity to support the School's growth and innovation.

About You:

We are looking for a candidate who brings:

• A good honours degree (or equivalent experiential learning).
• Proven expertise in business development, ideally within the education sector or a related field.
• Experience engaging with business networks and cultivating strong partnerships.
• Exceptional project management skills with a track record of delivering results on time and within scope.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to build and nurture relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A creative and forward-thinking approach to identifying income-generating opportunities.
• The ability to manage workloads effectively, work to plan, and achieve set targets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey ideas and engage audiences.

For an informal discussion about the role or further information, please contact the Dean of School, Clive Tattum

Applicants must meet all essential criteria outlined in the person specification to be considered for an interview.

This role is based at our Preston Campus. Flexible working arrangements or shared roles may be considered.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.