Reporting to the Head of Business Engagement, the post holder will manage the Business Engagement team.
The role will be an outward facing and relationship development role with responsibility for establishing and developing strategic relationships and partnerships between the University and the business community.
The postholder will increase external business leaders' awareness and support for the University's strategic ambitions and contribution to the economy and be a point of contact for NI business bodies.
This postholder will design and deliver a range of showcasing and networking events to provide platforms for students and staff to showcase their expertise to a local and global audience.
About the person
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
1. Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant subject (e.g. Communications, Marketing or Business); OR Substantial relevantexperience.
2. Significant recent relevant experience within an (external) stakeholder engagement environment to include:- A proven track record of relationship management with a wide variety of high-level stakeholders for mutual benefit, including the creation and delivery of bespoke strategic projects.- A proven track record of relationship management with a business membership organisation or professional body for mutual benefit.- Extensive project management experience including the management of high profile, successful external facing events involving multiple stakeholders.
3. Extensive line management experience of leading and managing a team of professionals including setting objectives and monitoring progress to deliver results.
4. Demonstrable experience in developing, implementing and evaluating strategic plans to achieve strategic goals.
5. Demonstrably strong knowledge and understanding of the NI business landscape and the role of Queen's University Belfast within it.
6. Proven ability to successfully represent an organisation at a senior level with professionalism, integrity and authority in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
7. Proven experience of budget preparation, analysis and reporting.
8. Evidence of ability to adapt to changing priorities, a proven track record of managing multiple tasks efficiently and a stron commitment to consistently delivering high-quality work under varying time constraints.
9. Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with a demonstrable ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
10. Excellent IT skills (including Microsoft Office), and proficiency in remote meeting platforms such as MS Teams.
11. Willingness to travel, work irregular hours and flexibly when required in accordance with needs of the post.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
1. Recent relevant experience within Further or Higher Education setting.
2. Experience of developing and utilising a CRM to manage relationships and develop new ways to meet the needs of stakeholders.
3. Demonstrable strong understanding of the higher education environment.
What we offer
Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website. Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website. If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.