Head of Business Development

Join University College Birmingham at a pivotal moment as we build a new Business and Employer Engagement team designed to put industry partnerships at the heart of the UCB experience.

This new function will drive a step-change in how the University works with employers — connecting businesses with talent, skills, enterprise, innovation and specialist expertise across our academic schools.

Whether through placements, apprenticeships, CPD, consultancy, live projects, events, CRM insight or student enterprise, this team will turn UCB’s ‘Putting Knowledge to Work’ strategy into visible impact for students, employers and the wider region.

We are looking for ambitious, commercially minded and collaborative people who want to help shape something new, build meaningful partnerships, and play a direct role in opening opportunities for students and businesses alike.

As Head of Business Development, you will play a key role in turning UCB’s employer engagement ambition into action. Acting as the bridge between strategy and delivery, you will lead a new business development team, drive high-value partnerships, support income generation, and ensure a joined-up approach to employer engagement across the University.

This is a senior, visible role for someone who can lead people, build credibility with employers, spot commercial opportunities and translate big ideas into measurable impact for students, the institution and external partners.

The interview will take place on the 12 June 2026

Salary: £58,225 - £61,759 per annum

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full Time

Package: Full details can be found here

Job category/type: Business, Professional Services

Job reference: REQ000544