At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects to inspire and support aspiring entrepreneurs in Bradford.
- Company: Join the University of Bradford, a leader in social mobility and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus additional festive days and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community through responsible entrepreneurship and creativity.
- Qualifications: Degree-level qualification and experience in marketing or engagement required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 78000 £ per year.
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
The University of Bradford’s mission is to drive sustainable social and economic development through outstanding teaching, translational research, creative enterprise, and transformative innovation. We play an important role in our community, nationally and internationally in creating opportunity and enhancing prosperity. We are proud to be working at the heart of the UK’s most entrepreneurial city, and City of Culture 2025. In 2024 we launched the Bradford-Renduchintala Enterprise Ecosystem (BREE), a £2.6m programme which aims to stimulate and support the development of new business and social enterprises in our University and city. Through this programme, students, researchers, staff, graduates, and community members are inspired to set up enterprises, receive training and mentoring, have access to seed and growth funding, and develop their new enterprises within an open, inclusive entrepreneurial environment that enables them to succeed.
What you will be doing:
- Leading communications and engagement activities to attract aspiring entrepreneurs to work with the Bradford-Renduchintala Enterprise Ecosystem (BREE)
- Task assignment for the Enterprise Communications and Engagement Administrator
- Active networking and promotion of BREE
Qualifications / experience:
- Level 6 (degree or equivalent) qualification
- Experience leading programmes involving marketing, communications or engagement
- A good understanding of business or social enterprise
This is an opportunity to make a difference to the lives of many people and to join a team that is committed to transforming society through responsible entrepreneurship and innovation.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
At the University of Bradford, we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave. In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
Enterprise Creation Manager - Grade 8 employer: University of Bradford
The University of Bradford is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering social inclusion and driving sustainable development within a vibrant community. With a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises personal and professional growth, alongside generous holiday allowances and opportunities to engage in transformative projects like the Bradford-Renduchintala Enterprise Ecosystem. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the heart of the UK's most entrepreneurial city, where your contributions can truly change lives.
