Business Development Officer
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Lancashire |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 1543-25 |
Summary
Job details
When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.
About the Role
The University of Lancashire is committed to supporting and enhancing the economic and social wellbeing of our communities and local businesses through education, training and collaborative innovation.
As a Business Development Officer, you will play a crucial role in building strong, productive relationships with business owners, managers and community groups. You will promote a range of opportunities including Continual Professional Development courses, Degree Apprenticeships, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), Research and Consultancy opportunities and other workforce development initiatives that help strengthen the region’s competitive capability.
About You
We are seeking a team player with excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. You will be confident contributing to shared goals, exercising sound judgement and using your initiative while being able to work independently when required.
You will have:
Significant recent experience in business development, sales and/or marketing.
A degree-level qualification or equivalent experiential learning.
Experience developing and implementing new processes, alongside strong data management and data-processing skills.
Excellent organisational abilities, with a proven track record of working under pressure, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines consistently.
Applicants must meet all essential criteria listed in the person specification to be considered for interview.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.
About the Role
The University of Lancashire is committed to supporting and enhancing the economic and social wellbeing of our communities and local businesses through education, training and collaborative innovation.
As a Business Development Officer, you will play a crucial role in building strong, productive relationships with business owners, managers and community groups. You will promote a range of opportunities including Continual Professional Development courses, Degree Apprenticeships, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), Research and Consultancy opportunities and other workforce development initiatives that help strengthen the region’s competitive capability.
About You
We are seeking a team player with excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills. You will be confident contributing to shared goals, exercising sound judgement and using your initiative while being able to work independently when required.
You will have:
Significant recent experience in business development, sales and/or marketing.
A degree-level qualification or equivalent experiential learning.
Experience developing and implementing new processes, alongside strong data management and data-processing skills.
Excellent organisational abilities, with a proven track record of working under pressure, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines consistently.
Applicants must meet all essential criteria listed in the person specification to be considered for interview.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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