Business Development and Partnerships Officer

Job Details

Section

Enterprise

Highfield Campus

Salary

£36,636 to £44,746 per annum

Full Time Permanent

Wednesday 05 August 2026

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Reference

3457426TR

Inspiring a new generation of leaders and entrepreneurs

The University of Southampton Business School (USBS) is placed at the centre of the University of Southampton, a founder member of the UK Russell Group University. USBS hosts a vibrant and diverse community of scholars and students. It has grown substantially in breadth and size in the recent years, covering all core business and management disciplines via six Departments: Accounting, Banking and Finance, Decision Analytics and Risk, Digital and Data-Driven Marketing, Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour, and Strategy Innovation and Entrepreneurship. USBS academics conduct cutting edge research and publish consistently in world-class journals.

Our research underpins our enterprise and educational activities. With an extensive programme portfolio accredited by 14 professional bodies we aim to develop future leaders who want to make a tangible impact on business and society. At the heart of the execution of our activities is our triple helix model whereby our research, education and enterprise activities are intertwined. Particularly, our integrated enterprise strategy enables us to reinforce our connections with the wider university, and communities we serve. These connections enable us to further deliver impactful research and improve the student learning experience.

About you - Extending expertise and excellence

Connecting more widely with key businesses and major public sector organisations is a key aim of the University Southampton Business School’s new strategy. In this varied and challenging role, you’ll work closely with the school’s Associate Dean for Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise to develop our business interface and partnerships agenda, building new partnership initiatives to help drive our business school forward. You’ll help us nurture a range of collaborations that showcase our impact and generate revenue for the school.

You’ll focus on identifying partners, establishing relationships, and developing and promoting our services. Constantly on the look-out for ways to embed partnerships and external interactions in the core curriculum, you’ll also work on a range of non-accredited short courses for the School.

On top of this, you’ll develop ideas for a wide range of enterprise activities and partnerships with businesses, and organise ways to connect with the business community, including conferences, seminars and master classes.

You’ll bring significant experience of building and sustaining partnerships in a commercial context or between an academic and commercial context. While a background in higher education is not essential, you’ll have a keen appreciation of current trends and issues in higher education. An enterprising self-starter, with strong project management skills, you’ll have the ability to think strategically, plan effectively, and negotiate productive partnerships. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Jeni Giambona, Associate Dean for Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise (***email_hidden***)

What we can offer you

We support a flexible approach to work, as well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, a generous holiday allowance. We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. Furthermore, Southampton is a fantastic place to live, work and socialise – so regardless of what life stage you are at, you will find a dynamic and vibrant city that caters for all.

Working at the University of Southampton

Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach. Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on View phone number on uk.workus.org or View email address on uk.workus.org quoting the job number. #divSocialMedia { padding:10px 0; overflow:hidden; } #divSocialMedia span { margin-right:5px; } #divSocialMedia div { display:inline-block; margin:10px 5px; } #divSocialMedia a { font-size:1.5rem; font-family:sans-serif; border:1px solid #888; border-radius:50%; padding:8px; } #divSocialMedia i { font-size:1.5rem; } #divSocialMedia a:focus { outline-offset:2px; }