Business Development Coordinator
Short info about job
Company: University of Leicester
Department: School of Business
Salary: £21,220 to £25,298
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Professional or Managerial
Phone: +44-1227 1800628
Fax: +44-1342 2271667
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Detail information about job Business Development Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
University of Leicester School of Business
Together our staff and students are discovering innovative ways to change the world for the better and there has never been a more exciting time for you to join us. We are ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide and have an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. We are led by discovery and innovation, with the synergy between research and learning at the core of our activity.
The School of Business was formed on August 1st 2016, which brought together the University’s School of Management and Department of Economics. We have initiated major innovations across all areas supported by our new vision and strategy. We are aiming to become a top 20 UK Business School within five years.
In order to achieve this we are investing in our professional services administration staff, building a team that will support the growth of the School, whilst providing an excellent experience for our students. Therefore the University of Leicester, School of Business is looking to recruit a Business Development Co-ordinator. The Business Development Co-ordinator plays a key role in supporting the School’s business development function, driving new revenue streams and providing administrative support to the Business Development Manager.
Main responsibilities in this role will include supporting the Business Development Manager by researching potential events and partners for the School that will improve the School’s profile and have the potential to lead to new partnerships. The post-holder will also be expected to maintain a database to analyse data in order to identify key themes.
You will have good IT skills, particularly in MS Office and administrative experience within a busy environment. Excellent customer service experience, oral and written communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to deal with a range of tasks and deadlines. Experience of managing records through a database application and/or experience of leading/organising events with external clients/visitors would be desirable.
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The closing date for this position is midnight on 6th September 2017.
We anticipate that initial assessments will take place on 14th September 2017.