Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Officer in Wolverhampton

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a proud heritage of excellence in research, knowledge exchange and enterprise which has had a significant impact regionally and informs our teaching. The University Strategy 2035 sets our ambition to develop high-quality, impactful research and knowledge exchange that transforms lives, and which makes a world-leading contribution in the areas of green innovation and sustainability, health and wellbeing and inclusive communities.

Our newly created Research and Enterprise Directorate (RED) will drive positive change and significant growth across the University of Wolverhampton and through our engagement with external partners and stakeholders.

Join the University of Wolverhampton at this exciting time of ambition and growth in research and enterprise. Be part of a directorate that is committed to driving and supporting a vibrant and effective research and enterprise culture, committed to delivering excellence and making a real difference to the university, partners and communities we serve.

The Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Officer will support the Enterprise Development Manager and Senior Officers Enterprise Development in developing services and support for student and graduate enterprise and business start-up.

We are looking to appoint someone who can provide comprehensive advice, support and guidance to students and alumni looking to become self-employed or start a business through one-to-one support, delivery of workshops and events and robust signposting.

The role will support the delivery of tailored enterprise and entrepreneurship support and related programmes of activity to ensure students are fully supported to reach their self-employment and business start-up goals and become successful in their entrepreneurship endeavours.

You will be knowledgeable and passionate about student and graduate enterprise and contribute to establishing innovative and engaging services, which will create an enterprising culture.

We are looking for someone with a high level of emotional intelligence and who has the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels across the University to ensure quality service delivery, demonstrating political awareness, diplomacy and tact.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive advice, support and guidance to students and alumni looking to become self-employed or start a business through one-to-one support, delivery of workshops and events and robust signposting.
• Support the delivery of tailored enterprise and entrepreneurship programmes of activity to help students reach self-employment and start-up goals.
• Develop innovative and engaging services to establish an enterprising culture within the University.
• Build strong working relationships with staff at all levels across the University to ensure quality service delivery.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Ability to provide information, guidance and practical support for student and graduate enterprise and business start-ups.
• High level of emotional intelligence with the ability to develop relationships across the University and with external partners.
• Political awareness, diplomacy and tact in stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Staff Benefits – You may be eligible to choose from a number of benefits during your appointment, subject to relevant rules. Details of benefits are available on the intranet.
• Your Benefits: Competitive salaries; Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12%; Long Service Recognition; Free Will Writing Service; IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20% off for family and friends) and software discounts.
• Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing – Wellbeing and Mental Health Support (24/7 EAP, counselling, occupational health); Gym membership discounts; Eyecare support; Flu vouchers; Paycare Health Benefit Plan; Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms.
• Valuing You – Generous annual leave; Flexible & Agile Working; Free on-site parking; Cycle Benefits Scheme; Employee discounts; Travel discounts.
• Training and Development – Staff network and inclusion; Library access; Staff scholarship scheme; Leadership and management development.