Business & Partnerships Development Officer

Nulondon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Greater London seeks a dynamic professional to build relationships and create commercial proposals. The ideal candidate will have an honours degree or equivalent, and experience in sales or business development within the education sector. This role emphasizes communication, organization, and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. The institution supports work/life balance while offering opportunities for growth and professional development. Candidates must be prepared for a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Benefits

Good work/life balance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• A degree or relevant business development experience is required.
• Experience in relationship building within HE or business communities is essential.
• Strong IT skills and a proactive approach to new technologies are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with industrial partners.
• Create commercial proposals for prospective clients.
• Manage public sector procurement processes, including bid writing.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in sales

Strong organizational skills

Creative problem solving

Excellent record-keeping

Education

Honours degree or equivalent professional qualification

Recognised qualification in sales or digital marketing

Master's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office suite

Job description

.* Honours degree or equivalent professional qualification and/or relevant business development experience [E]* Recognised qualification in sales or digital marketing [D]* Master's Degree [D]* Highly personable with an aptitude to build relationships with industrial partners [E]* Excellent communication skills including ability to write engaging content and conduct consultative client meetings [E]* Experience of building relationships in the HE/FE sector and/or business community [E]* Experience of sales, business or partnership development in a KPI-driven environment [E]* Ability to research prospects and generate leads with autonomy [E]* Knowledge of higher education, apprenticeships, and early careers/skills [E]* Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to work to deadlines [E]* Experience in the use of database and management information systems (particularly Salesforce) [E]* Excellent IT skills, especially MS Office suite with a positive approach to implementing new technologies [E]* Creative approach to problem solving and identifying new opportunities [E]* Experience of organising and managing events [E]* Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as a team member [E]* High degree of professionalism, personal integrity, and confidentiality [E]* Excellent record-keeping and reporting skills with awareness of Data Protection/GDPR [E]* Resilient with a can-do attitude and ability to remain calm under pressure [E]* Willingness to undertake continuous professional development [E]* Creating commercial proposals for prospective clients [D]* Working on all areas of public sector procurement processes e.g. bid writing, end-to-end bid management [D]* Working with marketing teams across lead generation and development [D]* Excellent persuasive writing skills with a high level of attention to detail and strong grammatical skills [D]**Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.**Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University’s global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers.NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us, and our offerings encompass:Founded in 2012, Northeastern University London (formerly known as New College of the Humanities) has established itself as a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London. Northeastern University London is part of Northeastern University’s Global Campus Network. Positioned as top ranking in the USA, Northeastern has campuses in Arlington, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Oakland, San Jose, and Seattle in the USA, and Toronto and Vancouver in Canada.After becoming part of Northeastern University’s global network in early 2019, the University has undergone a period of rapid growth, having been granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in February 2020 and moved to a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2021.Northeastern University London offers a vibrant, collegiate community delivering broad and academically rigorous degree programmes, designed to equip graduates with the combination of skills and knowledge that are increasingly desired by organisations, employers, and society. It offers state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces across the organisation.