Head of Business Engagement

Job information Head of Business Engagement from the Company Queen's University Belfast, this latest Head of Business Engagement job vacancy is located in the city Belfast BT. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Administration field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

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Job details

Job reference

24/112004

Date posted

17/06/2024

Application closing date

01/07/2024

Salary

£58,850 – £68,194 per annum.

Job category/type

Professional Support

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Head of Business Engagement

Job description The Directorate of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to the post of Head of Business Engagement. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility and will be responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of a team of professionals who will deliver the University’s business engagement function. The post-holder will work with the Director of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility (CESR) and the Assistant Director in co-ordinating and leading the University’s relationship with business representative bodies, including the NI Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI), IoD, CBI, NI Business Alliance, Women in Business, Belfast Chamber of Commerce, the British-Irish Chamber of Commerce, InterTradeIreland, ensuring that they have a thorough understanding of the University’s impact and objectives and act as strong advocates for the University. The successful candidate will take the lead in the management of the University’s Chief Executives’ Club (CEC), ensuring an annual programme that engages, informs, and aids the development of the membership. Providing a platform for world leading speakers, as well as students and staff to further enhance the University’s role as a centre for civic debate and thought leadership. They will increase external business leaders’ awareness and support for the University’s strategic ambitions and contribution to the economy and be a point of contact for NI business bodies. The postholder will also design and deliver a range of showcasing and networking events to provide platforms for students and staff to show case their expertise, positioning the University as a centre for civic debate and thought leadership. Applicants must evidence:

• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject (e.g. Communications, Marketing or Business); OR
• Substantial relevant experience in similar post(s) including extensive strategic relevant management and leadership experience.
• Proven track record (including recent experience) leading and managing a business engagement team in a large and complex organisation*, to include:
  • Demonstrable experience of leading a team in delivering multiple, competing demands within tight deadlines and pre-agreed budgets. Setting objectives, monitoring progress and designing metrics of success.
  • A proven track record of building relationships with and managing a wide variety of stakeholders, developing bespoke products or services to meet their needs.
  • Project management experience associated with the development, delivery, reporting and monitoring systems for programmes, publications and events, to include measures of success.
  • Demonstrable experience of working at a strategic level including collaboratively to design and implement a business engagement strategy.
• Relevant experience of representing an institution to business representative organisations, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes
• Experience and demonstrable understanding of financial management procedures.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For full job details and to view the Essential and Desirable criteria, click on the ‘Candidate Information’ link below. The Directorate of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility at Queen’s University Belfast is recruiting for a variety of roles. If you believe that education matters, and if the idea of making a difference to the lives of individuals, communities and society at large appeals to you, then keep your eyes peeled at https://www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QUBJobVacancies/. We are advertising for a variety of roles that provide the opportunity to make a significant difference. It’s exciting, fast-paced, meaningful work and we’re looking for excellent people to join our team. At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development. We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/. Informal enquiries may be directed to James Dillon, email J.Dillon@qub.ac.uk. Candidate Information Atrractive Rewards Package About the Directorate Further information for international applicants