Business Development Manager

Full-Time, Fixed-Term

Applications are invited for the post of Business Development Manager in Royal Holloway Business School (RHBS)

Royal Holloway Business School (previously School of Business and Management) aims to be a leading London based European business school. The School offers education and research courses (BSc, MSc, PhD) at both the Surrey and Bloomsbury campuses and is developing an ambitious external engagement strategy, including executive education in central London, new industry-driven degrees, and engagement supporting research, placements, and experiential learning.

RHBS seeks to appoint a Business Development Manager reporting to the Dean and working with Vice Deans and the Director of External Engagement. The ideal candidate will operate within a research-led institution, manage partnerships, propose new courses, and support outstanding student experience.

The role involves leading the development and growth of executive education, supporting new BSc and MSc degrees at the Bloomsbury campus through a market-led approach, championing external engagement activities (commercial relationships and impactful research), initiating business development opportunities, and managing client relationships.

You will have experience in managing client relationships, be results driven, and be highly organised.  You will be able to identify opportunities of the new courses and have an in depth understanding of the operation of Higher Education Institutions.  You will be a strong communicator and have a demonstrable ability to network and engage with relevant external stakeholders.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. However, you will be expected to spend time at the Bloomsbury campus, Bedford Square, London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Business School’s Dean, Professor Christos Tsinopoulos on christos.tsinopoulos@rhul.ac.uk

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0325-061

Closing Date:   23:59, 6 May 2025  

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Closing Date: 06 May 2025

Section: Professional Services

Salary: £49,325 to £58,345 per annum - including London Allowance