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Business Development Manager
£39,162 - £44,052 p.a. pro rata

This is a fixed term contract starting from 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The role is part-funded by the Government's Towns Fund.

About the Role
Help Shape Skills, Growth and Innovation in Mansfield & Ashfield

NTU has made Mansfield and Ashfield a strategic priority, investing £6.5m in specialist facilities and securing Towns Funding to boost skills, innovation and business success. Now we're looking for someone who can help us take that vision further.

In this role, you'll be a key link between the University, Vision West Nottinghamshire College, and local employers, supporting businesses to access high-level skills, graduate talent, and resources that drive innovation and growth.

You will:

• Build strong relationships with employers, networks, and local authorities to identify skills gaps and growth opportunities.
• Lead and refine our Organisation Needs Analysis and referral approach so every business, from start-up to large employer, can benefit.
• Promote the value of apprenticeships and higher technical education as part of business and recruitment strategies.
• Use your marketing expertise to create compelling campaigns and events that connect local businesses to our offer.
• Work closely with colleagues across the University's business-facing teams to deliver joined-up support.

• You'll be confident engaging at all levels, proactive in spotting opportunities, and knowledgeable about apprenticeships and the Skills/Apprenticeship Levy. You'll bring fresh marketing insight to ensure our offer is visible, relevant and impactful.

• This is your chance to make a real difference to the prosperity of Mansfield and Ashfield, helping businesses grow, people upskill, and our region thrive.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly. To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met we actively encourage secondments and offer flexible part-time working patterns - we're focused on finding the right person for the role.

About Us
Nottingham Trent University is a successful and ambitious university that is recognised for its innovation and inclusivity and being bold enough to do things differently.

Our Centre for Academic Development and Quality (CADQ) is here to connect and empower; to value ideas and create opportunities; and to embrace sustainability and enrich society. It's our job to ensure these qualities are experienced daily by our colleagues, and by every student on every course, at every level of learning.

As a member of our team, you'll ignite innovation, access transformative learning, and drive education's future. Join us in contributing to dynamic curriculum development, industry partnerships, and advancing NTU's 'Success for All' vision.

For any informal queries about the role or the CADQ team, please contact Samuel Tanner (Head of Flexible and Work Integrated Learning) at samuel.tanner@ntu.ac.uk

Join Us

• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more...Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.