At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the BACK:ED programme and provide one-to-one coaching for student entrepreneurs.
- Company: Join the University of East London, a hub for aspiring founders and freelancers.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health support.
- Other info: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
- Why this job: Play a pivotal role in shaping the entrepreneurial journey of students at UEL.
- Qualifications: Proven track record in supporting early-stage founders and experience in workshop delivery required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are seeking an effective and entrepreneurial-minded Student Enterprise Advisor to play a pivotal role in supporting aspiring founders and freelancers at the University of East London. The role sits at the heart of how UEL supports students, taking them from the first idea through to incorporation and early-stage business development.
About the role
The post holder will lead the delivery of BACK:ED, UEL’s flagship start-up funding and support programme, while managing a caseload of student entrepreneurs through one-to-one coaching, curriculum-embedded enterprise sessions and a weekly programme of workshops and activities. Working closely with aligned academic schools, the advisor will help integrate enterprise education into students’ learning journeys, focusing on freelancing, consultancy, and early-stage venture creation. The role combines programme leadership, student-facing delivery, curriculum collaboration and external partnership management. The advisor will engage regularly with incubators, investors, alumni entrepreneurs, and the broader start-up ecosystem to connect students to the networks and opportunities that matter.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of the BACK:ED programme and oversee student progress.
- Provide one-to-one coaching and deliver curriculum-embedded enterprise sessions.
- Organise and run workshops, activities and weekly programme events.
- Collaborate with academic schools to embed enterprise education into existing courses.
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners (incubators, investors, alumni, start-up community).
- Collect and analyse data, produce reports and evaluate programme impact.
Qualifications
- Passion for entrepreneurship and a proven track record of supporting early-stage founders or freelancers.
- Experience delivering engaging workshops and coaching students at various stages of their entrepreneurial journey.
- Strong programme leadership and partnership-management skills.
- Ability to work within a student-focused environment and collaborate with academic staff.
- Experience with data collection, reporting and evaluation of educational programmes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (depending on experience).
- Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive work environment and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, UEL’s Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We are a disability-confident employer and value all applications. We require candidates to have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are committed to building a community that values diversity and provides equal opportunities for all staff and students, enabling everyone to progress and thrive.
Student Enterprise Advisor in Ilford employer: University of East London
The University of East London offers an inclusive work environment with a commitment to diversity and equity. Located in London, UEL supports aspiring entrepreneurs through its BACK:ED programme, connecting students with valuable networks. The team values collaboration with academic staff and external partners to enhance student learning experiences.
