Enterprise Development Manager

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a proud heritage of excellence in research, knowledge exchange and enterprise which has had a significant impact regionally and informs our teaching. The University Strategy 2035 sets our ambition to develop high-quality, impactful research and knowledge exchange that transforms lives, and which makes a world-leading contribution in the areas of green innovation and sustainability, health and wellbeing and inclusive communities.

Our newly created Research and Enterprise Directorate (RED) will drive positive change and significant growth across the University of Wolverhampton and through our engagement with external partners and stakeholders.

Join the University of Wolverhampton at this exciting time of ambition and growth in research and enterprise. Be part of a directorate that is committed to driving and supporting a vibrant and effective research and enterprise culture, committed to delivering excellence and making a real difference to the university, partners and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Enterprise Development Manager will lead, support and build on the current activities, services and support for student and graduate enterprise and business start-up. You will manage and deliver projects to inspire growth in enterprise activity and support the creation of business start-ups. We are looking to recruit someone with knowledge and passion regarding student and graduate enterprise and who will take ownership and responsibility for establishing innovative and engaging services, which will create an enterprising culture. You will lead the Enterprise and Entrepreneurship functions and teams, and lead on Student Enterprise and Entrepreneurship initiatives across the university. It will also work collaboratively with incubation spaces across the university, ensuring a consistent and collaborative approach to exploit all opportunities. We are looking for someone with a high level of emotional intelligence and who has the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels across the University to ensure quality service delivery, demonstrating political awareness, diplomacy and tact.

Qualifications and experience

We are looking for someone with knowledge and passion regarding student and graduate enterprise and who will take ownership and responsibility for establishing innovative and engaging services, which will create an enterprising culture. The candidate should demonstrate high emotional intelligence and the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels across the University to ensure quality service delivery, showing political awareness, diplomacy and tact.

Staff Benefits

You may be eligible to choose from a number of benefits during your appointment, subject to any rules applicable to the relevant benefit (as amended from time to time). Further details of these benefits are available on the intranet.

Your Benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme- with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
• Long Service Recognition- £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
• Free Will Writing Service- Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
• IT & Mobile Discounts- EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.

Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support- 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
• Gym memberships discounts- at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
• Eyecare Support - Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
• Flu Vouchers- Free flu vaccinations for staff.
• Paycare Health Benefit Plan- Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
• Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms- Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.

Valuing You

• Generous Annual Leave(see table below)
• Flexible & Agile Working- Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Free On-site Parking- available across campuses
• Cycle Benefits Scheme- Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
• Employee Discounts- Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
• Travel Discounts- Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.

Training and Development

• Staff Network and Inclusion- Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
• Library Access- Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
• Staff Scholarship Scheme- Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level
• Leadership and Management Development- Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.