About the University of Sunderland The University of Sunderland offers life-changing opportunities for 27,500 students across its campuses in Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and through global partnerships with learning institutions in 19 countries. We're proud to be a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024), with top-quality facilities, inclusive culture, and our vibrant, ever-changing city. About the role This is an amazing opportunity to work for a fantastic employer - The University of Sunderland are looking to appoint a talented Business Development Lead to support our exciting apprenticeship provision. This role will build and grow more businesses that access apprenticeships. Maintain existing client relationships successfully and build new relationships which lead to the uptake of apprenticeship training, achieving specific targets of participation and revenue. The Business Development Lead will line manage the onboarding team, ensuring a smooth application process for new apprentices and timely completion of all apprenticeship paperwork. What you can bring As a Business Development Lead you will have significant sales experience with a customer focused approach, knowledge of Apprenticeships, ability to communicate with potential customers effectively in all formats. What we can offer you Our University is not just a place of academic excellence, but also a community that embraces inclusivity and support. We value our staff and offer a rewarding package that goes beyond just salary. At the University of Sunderland, we prioritise not only your professional growth but also your happiness and well-being. Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays. Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future. Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate. Your health and well-being are important to us. That's why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being. Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities. Equality, diversity & inclusion We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society. Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us. Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university. The closing date for applications is Thursday 2st November (23.59 GMT). For an informal chat about the role, please contact Michelle Francis - michelle.francis@sunderland.ac.uk Job Details Department Research & Innovation - Commercial Services Location Sunderland Campus Salary £38,000 to £45,163 Hours per Week 37 Closing Date Thursday 21 November 2024 Interview Date To be confirmed Reference 0275-24-R
