Senior Business Development Manager
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,389 to £56,535 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 November 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0840-25 |
Summary
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and industry collaboration? Aston University is seeking a dynamic Senior Business Development Manager to lead business development initiatives within the College of Health and Life Science.
Aston University's 2030 Strategy sets out a bold vision to become a leading university of science, technology, and enterprise, with a transformational impact on students, staff, businesses, and communities. The University is recognised as a sector leader in knowledge exchange, achieving top ratings for both working with business and local growth and regeneration in the most recent Knowledge Exchange Framework and we are also recognised for our pioneering work in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, where we rank amongst the leading institutions across the UK.
This is a pivotal role, reporting to the Director of Knowledge Exchange, where you’ll drive strategic partnerships, secure collaborative research income, and support our ambitious growth plans. You’ll work closely with academic teams, external stakeholders, and internal departments to develop and deliver our research and innovation-related activities, lead complex funding bids, and enhance the University’s research and enterprise profile.
We’re looking for someone with:
Proven experience in strategic business development within a research-intensive or higher education environment.
Strong commercial mindset and track record of securing large-scale industrial research and innovation funding
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
This is your opportunity to join a highly motivated and successful team and shape the future of research and innovation across the University.
This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.
Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.
See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Aston University's 2030 Strategy sets out a bold vision to become a leading university of science, technology, and enterprise, with a transformational impact on students, staff, businesses, and communities. The University is recognised as a sector leader in knowledge exchange, achieving top ratings for both working with business and local growth and regeneration in the most recent Knowledge Exchange Framework and we are also recognised for our pioneering work in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, where we rank amongst the leading institutions across the UK.
This is a pivotal role, reporting to the Director of Knowledge Exchange, where you’ll drive strategic partnerships, secure collaborative research income, and support our ambitious growth plans. You’ll work closely with academic teams, external stakeholders, and internal departments to develop and deliver our research and innovation-related activities, lead complex funding bids, and enhance the University’s research and enterprise profile.
We’re looking for someone with:
Proven experience in strategic business development within a research-intensive or higher education environment.
Strong commercial mindset and track record of securing large-scale industrial research and innovation funding
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.
This is your opportunity to join a highly motivated and successful team and shape the future of research and innovation across the University.
This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role.
Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.
See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
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