Business Development and Marketing Adviser

University of Kent - Business Development

Location:	Chatham
Salary:	£39,906 to £44,746 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	8th April 2026
Closes:	20th April 2026
Job Ref:	BDRI-011-26

Do you want to play a key role in driving growth, building partnerships, and shaping the future of apprenticeships? If so, this role may be ideal for you!

We’re looking for a proactive and strategic Business Development and Marketing Adviser to deliver impactful marketing campaigns while supporting business development and employer engagement. Working closely with the Business Development Manager, you’ll help grow partnerships, promote apprenticeships and commercial offerings, and deliver campaigns that make a measurable difference.

As Business Development and Marketing Adviser you can expect to be involved in:

• Planning and delivering effective marketing campaigns, ensuring strong performance and return on investment
• Building and maintaining relationships with employers to support business growth and apprenticeship opportunities
• Engaging with industry networks and stakeholders to promote the University’s commercial portfolio
• Supporting apprenticeship recruitment activity, working with employers to attract and place candidates

What will you bring to the role?

• Experience in marketing, business development or B2B sales, ideally in a commercial or education setting
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
• Experience delivering successful marketing campaigns, including digital and social media
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage priorities and drive results

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number BDRI-011-26.

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