Ref
197427
Number of Posts
1
Grade
Grade 8.
Salary
£36363 to £ 40778
Term
Full-time.
Perm / FTC
Fixed Term Contract.
Required
(ASAP ) .
Hours
37 hours a week.
Closing Date
03/09/2025.
* Person Specification (33 KB)
Location
Fulwood Academy, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9YR (963 on roll)
Tel:
Summary
Are you passionate about building meaningful partnerships and making a real difference to young people's futures?
We are seeking a talented and dynamic Business Links Coordinator to join Dunstone Education Trust. You will lead on creating strategic employer partnerships across our schools and securing donations that directly benefit pupils' career development and enrichment opportunities.
This is a unique opportunity to drive a Trust-wide employer engagement strategy, support the delivery of Gatsby Benchmarks, and help prepare students for the world beyond school.
What you'll do:
* Forge strategic partnerships with employers across sectors.
* Secure financial and in-kind donations to enhance pupil opportunities.
* Coordinate work experience, employer events, and career talks.
* Collaborate with school Careers Leaders to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks.
* Report on impact and drive best practice across our schools.
What we're looking for:
* Experience in business development, partnerships, or fundraising.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* A passion for educational equity and improving life chances.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
This is a new and exciting role that will have real impact across our Trust – if you're an engaging communicator, a strategic thinker, and driven by purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
How to make an application
To apply, upload your CV and a Supporting Statement/Letter of Application to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. Please also complete the attached Application Form
No later than 12.00pm (Noon) on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.
All completed documentation; CV, Supporting Statement and Application form should be marked for the attention of:
Mrs Tracey Scott Chief Finance & Operating Officer
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Mrs Tracy Scott ,
Proposed Interview Date:
11/09/2025
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
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