[ref. t14892520] Coventry University - Business Development Manager - Placements
Business Development Manager - Placements
Job Reference: 2302Division, Department: CU Corporate Services Limited (CUCS), CUCS VCO Senior Management
Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £76,725 up to £83,786 (dependant on experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.
Mode: Permanent, Full Time
Our Mission
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them.Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.
A key focus of our 2030 Strategy is the ambitious growth of our School of Health and Care to meet the local, national, and global health and care needs of the future. Our unique Group structure ensures the School has the agility and autonomy to push the boundaries, constantly innovating how we work, allowing for closer, consultative relationships with partners and joint ventures.Alongside our creative approach this will allow us to further develop the school, diversifying our provision at scale as we continue to widen access to our quality education, leading to rewarding careers in the health and social care sector.
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager, specialising in Health and Care placements to join us to enhance, develop and diversify our student placement offering across the School as we strive to globally deliver dynamic high-quality education to health and social care professionals.
With particular emphasis on new business areas including overseas providers, in public and private sectors, you will deliver a placement service that meets the needs of the providers as well as our students, regulators and course curriculum, driving growth in domestic and overseas student numbers along with opportunities available with overseas partners.
As Business Development Manager – Placements, you will be a key member of the School Leadership Team and support in shaping the design and delivery of the transformation of the School of Health and Care. Providing leadership across all aspects of the practice and placement learning provision for all programmes, you will utilise and build upon your network within the Health and Care sector to identify innovative opportunities to significantly grow placement capacity while developing and maintaining strategic placement partnerships across the portfolio.
Working closely with the School and Placements team to promote innovative and effective educational solutions you will ensure a sufficient pipeline of placements for current and future course programmes delivering a strong pipeline of students/graduates to fulfil our partner placement needs.
This role is based in Coventry but will take a global approach to Business Development.
Our Successful Candidate
As Business Development Manager, you will have strong connections to the Health and Care sector with an excellent understanding of the provision of placements. An excellent relationship builder, you will have a proven track record of effectively managing contracts and relationships internally and with external partners, both in the UK and overseas.
You will be passionate about growing the placements service, using your sector knowledge to offer innovative solutions that meet providers needs and demonstrating the drive and motivation to achieve stretching student number targets in line with the School’s business plans and the wider corporate strategy.
You will work collaboratively, utilising excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills to build understanding and trust across your networks to meet the school’s placement priorities.
A global outlook, demonstrating cultural awareness and willingness to travel to represent the School/Group in the UK and overseas are all essential to fulfilling this role and reaching our international agenda.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
- A postgraduate qualification or an equivalent level of professional experience.
- Experience of project management covering the whole project lifecycle.
- Experience of establishing and setting up networks and pro-actively managing relationships with external stakeholders.
- Experience with proposal writing and business case development.
- Good knowledge of the health and social care sector.
- Experience in managing contracts and relationships with external partners / providers.
The Benefits
As a staff member of CU Corporate Services Limited, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
- Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
- 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
- CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
- New Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle To work scheme
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
Closing Date: 6^th October 2024.