Head of Business Engagement

at  Harper Adams University

REFERENCE:

AD-1681
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as the Head of Business Engagement. This pivotal role involves leading the development and implementation of our business engagement strategy, linking our research, academics, facilities, and students with industry. You will play a crucial role in fostering productive relationships, identifying innovative solutions, and driving new projects that generate surplus for the university.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction for business engagement, aligning resources to ensure operational efficiency and collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Income Generation: Grow income and secure new external funding to meet the university’s 2030 vision.
• Operational Management: Oversee service development, manage operational planning, and lead strategic projects.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners, academic departments, and other university teams.
• Market Intelligence: Establish the service as a credible source of business intelligence regarding employer needs and the graduate labour market.
• Team Leadership: Manage and motivate the business engagement team, ensuring the successful delivery of targets and standards.

Essential Experience/Qualifications/Personal Qualities required

• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in developing new business opportunities and sustaining income streams.
• Proven track record in achieving operational targets aligned with strategic goals.
• Strong business skills and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively and propose relevant solutions to client requirements.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate oneself and others.
• Commitment to outstanding customer service and continuous quality improvement.

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Alastair Dawes via e-mail @ adawes@harper-adams.ac.uk.
Should you require any adjustments to complete your application for this role then please contact vacancies@harper-adams.ac.uk
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK, please follow this link https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

• Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction for business engagement, aligning resources to ensure operational efficiency and collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Income Generation: Grow income and secure new external funding to meet the university’s 2030 vision.
• Operational Management: Oversee service development, manage operational planning, and lead strategic projects.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners, academic departments, and other university teams.
• Market Intelligence: Establish the service as a credible source of business intelligence regarding employer needs and the graduate labour market.
• Team Leadership: Manage and motivate the business engagement team, ensuring the successful delivery of targets and standards