Permanent, 37 hours per week
An exciting opportunity exists within the Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange Service for an Enterprise Advisor who will support and nurture budding entrepreneurs from our student, staff, and post-graduate communities.
As Enterprise Advisor you will facilitate group sessions, bootcamps, and workshops offering start-up guidance and will manage a caseload of clients providing 1:1 support. You will also be the point of contact, referring clients to the wider eco-system of support available for start-up businesses.
You will have significant experience of supporting enterprise development and providing business start-up advice, including on intellectual property issues. A strong understanding and appreciation of young business development is essential as is being a self-starter who can prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively whilst working to tight deadlines while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact Sue Cooke via email: S.Cooke@hud.ac.uk
If you are a current student at the University, you are welcome to apply for part-time roles of 16 hours or less per week, unless you are a part-time postgraduate student, in which case you can also apply for full time roles, subject to any visa requirements.
For more information, please download the recruitment pack.
