Alumni Enterprise Advisor

About Us

At the University of East London (UEL), we are committed to empowering our students and graduates with the skills, connections, and opportunities they need to succeed. Our Careers and Student Enterprise (CaSE) Service is at the heart of this mission—an innovative and forward-thinking department that supports students in achieving academic success, preparing for the modern workforce, and launching their own businesses. With creativity and impact at its core, CaSE uses innovative research and technology to drive student success and foster a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

About You

The Alumni Enterprise Advisor will lead the development of a comprehensive support system for The University of East London’s founder community. This role will shape the ‘post-programme’ support offering, providing strategic guidance, fostering connections, and creating opportunities for sustainable growth. With a focus on building relationships and delivering high-impact support such as workshops, talks, and networking events, the Advisor will oversee the ‘Millionaire Club,’ a dedicated space for founders to collaborate and grow. The role involves working intensively with 30–50 ventures, helping them refine their business strategies, navigate challenges, and accelerate their growth. The Advisor will also immerse themselves in the broader startup ecosystem, building strategic relationships with incubators, accelerators, and industry partners to unlock opportunities like pop-up shops, markets, and partnerships that further the success of alumni founders. 

This role is perfect for someone with a passion for entrepreneurship, a strong network, and proven expertise in supporting early-stage businesses.

About the Job

As the Alumni Enterprise Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in developing a comprehensive support system for UEL’s founder community. You will shape the ‘post-programme’ support offering, providing strategic guidance, fostering connections, and creating growth opportunities for alumni-led ventures.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Founder Support & Business DevelopmentMentor and advise early-stage ventures and freelancers.Guide founders in business development, market validation, and scaling strategies.Deliver insights on fundraising, investment readiness, marketing, and customer growth.

       2. Community Building & Engagement

Plan and execute events, workshops, and networking sessions.Manage and develop the ‘Millionaire Club’, a dedicated space for founders.Promote and celebrate the successes of our founder community.

      3. Ecosystem Development & Partnerships

Build relationships with incubators, accelerators, and industry partners.Secure commercial opportunities like pop-up shops and market access for alumni businesses.Represent UEL’s enterprise initiatives in external networks.

      4. Programme Development & Continuous Improvement

Design and implement a structured post-programme support offering.Gather feedback to refine initiatives and ensure best practices.Track impact and report on the success of enterprise activities.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape the future of entrepreneurship at UEL, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and is proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion achievements, including a zero gender pay gap, membership in Stonewall, and winning Athena Swan awards. We expect all UEL employees to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to join a university that values your outstanding skills and perspectives and is dedicated to making a difference, we invite you to explore a career with us. We are excited to welcome versatile individuals who are committed to advancing their careers while making a positive impact on the world.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

 

 

Closing Date: 27 Apr 2025

Team: Support - UELPS Ltd

Salary: £39,274 to £44,655 per annum inclusive of London Weighting