Business Development Co-ordinator - Events Services
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,959 to £33,482 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Swansea, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Swansea University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SU01519 |
Summary
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
The department is recruiting a Business Development Coordinator to support the growth of conferences, events and other income-generating activity across Estates and Campus Services at Swansea University.
Working closely with the Commercial Manager and Events team, the role will help manage commercial enquiries, support business development activity and contribute to the development of a strong pipeline of conference and event opportunities.
The postholder will act as a key point of contact for incoming enquiries, ensuring opportunities are logged, qualified and progressed effectively. They will also support client engagement, follow-up activity and the promotion of the University’s conference and event facilities to both internal and external audiences.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of Swansea University’s conferences and events activity while supporting a professional and responsive client experience.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
The department is recruiting a Business Development Coordinator to support the growth of conferences, events and other income-generating activity across Estates and Campus Services at Swansea University.
Working closely with the Commercial Manager and Events team, the role will help manage commercial enquiries, support business development activity and contribute to the development of a strong pipeline of conference and event opportunities.
The postholder will act as a key point of contact for incoming enquiries, ensuring opportunities are logged, qualified and progressed effectively. They will also support client engagement, follow-up activity and the promotion of the University’s conference and event facilities to both internal and external audiences.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of Swansea University’s conferences and events activity while supporting a professional and responsive client experience.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.