At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in launching businesses and developing entrepreneurial skills through workshops and one-to-one guidance.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on student success and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and discounts at local amenities.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team that values creativity and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and make a real impact on their journeys.
- Qualifications: Experience in enterprise or entrepreneurship with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 37694 - 42254 £ per year.
This role focuses on providing high-quality enterprise and entrepreneurship support to students and graduates, helping them explore self-employment, develop business ideas, launch start-ups, pursue freelance careers, or grow existing businesses. You will provide expert advice and guidance through one-to-one support, workshops, bootcamps, in-curriculum delivery and innovative events, designing engaging opportunities that build commercial confidence, develop entrepreneurial skills and inspire students to turn ideas into action. You will respond to the diverse needs of our student and graduate community, creating an accessible and inclusive enterprise offer that encourages participation and ambition.
The Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Manager will be part of the Careers, Employability and Enterprise (CEE) Team which sits within the Directorate of Careers, Commercial and Academic Partnerships. The Team consists of Employability and Careers Consultants, Work-Integrated Learning Consultants, Employability and Enterprise Officers and a Data Analyst - all with a real passion for ensuring that our students achieve to their full potential. The Team is friendly and collaborative, encouraging innovation and new ideas. The Team benefits from agile working, with on-campus time of around 60%, however this will vary according to the time of the year and when students are on campus.
You will be creative, proactive and commercially minded with experience of enterprise, entrepreneurship or running a business, who can inspire students to explore their ideas. You will be a confident communicator, able to build relationships across the University and with external partners, while bringing fresh ideas, practical experience and an inclusive, student-centred approach to developing innovative enterprise opportunities.
Benefits:
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days (pro rata)
- Enjoy an extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions.
- Flexible working, including family friendly policies.
- Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover.
- Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich.
- Discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports.
- Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities.
- Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Staff recognition annual awards.
Closing Date: 15 September 2026
Interview Date: Provisionally 25 September 2026
We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Manager in Ipswich employer: University of Southampton
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