At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the delivery of a start-up funding programme and coach student entrepreneurs.
- Company: University of East London, committed to becoming the UK's leading careers-first university.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an inclusive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Empower students to turn their ideas into impactful ventures and gain valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Passion for entrepreneurship and experience in supporting early-stage founders.
The predicted salary is between 39824 - 45281 £ per year.
Salary: £39,824 to £45,281 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Location: Docklands Campus
Post Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
About Us
At the University of East London (UEL), our Vision 2028 strategy sets out an ambition to become the UK’s leading careers‑first university. A central strand is our Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Strategy, committed to ensuring every student can turn ideas into impact. UEL is currently ranked second in the UK for graduate business starts.
About You
We are seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial‑minded Student Enterprise Advisor to lead the delivery of BACK:ED, UEL’s flagship start‑up funding and support programme. You will manage a caseload of student entrepreneurs, providing one‑to‑one coaching, curriculum‑embedded enterprise sessions, and a weekly programme of workshops and activities. You will work closely with academic schools to embed enterprise education into students’ learning journeys, with a particular focus on freelancing, consultancy, and early‑stage venture creation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of BACK:ED, the flagship start‑up funding and support programme.
- Manage a caseload of student entrepreneurs through one‑to‑one coaching.
- Provide curriculum‑embedded enterprise sessions and facilitate a weekly programme of workshops and activities.
- Collaborate with academic schools to integrate enterprise education into students’ learning journeys.
- Engage with incubators, investors, alumni entrepreneurs, and the broader start‑up ecosystem to connect students to networks and opportunities.
- Contribute to data, reporting, and evaluation that underpins the institutional enterprise offer.
Qualifications:
- Genuine passion for entrepreneurship and a proven track record supporting early‑stage founders or freelancers.
- Comfortable delivering engaging workshops and working one‑to‑one with students at different stages of their journey.
- Experience in programme leadership and student‑facing delivery.
- Strong communication, organisational and networking abilities.
Benefits:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. Outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.
Building an Inclusive Future
As an inclusive, equal‑opportunities employer, we are a Stonewall member and award‑winners of Athena Swan. We are committed to closing our diversity pay gap and value all applications. We are a disability‑confident employer and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
Student Enterprise Advisor in London employer: University of East London
The University of East London is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the vibrant Docklands Campus. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, staff benefit from flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary, and generous perks such as a 20% pension contribution and subsidised gym membership, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in education.
