Enterprise & Mentoring Manager

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 cutting-edge research and technology to drive student success and foster a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

About You

The Enterprise & Mentoring Manager will lead the development of innovative and impactful approaches to supporting students to progress their career readiness and career confidence at scale through two of our flagship areas Entrepreneurship and Professional Mentoring.

The postholder will oversee two high performing teams delivering career mentoring, enterprise support, and business incubation services, ensuring high-quality provision that meets the needs of our students. The role holder will join at a pivotal time for both teams and be responsible for operationalising our institutional commitments to ‘Enterprise for All’ and ‘Mentoring for All’ which will see both areas scale and increase the depth and breadth of their impact over the coming years. The ideal candidate for this post will be a dynamic and strategic leader with a strong background in enterprise or employability. They should be able to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a high paced, diverse role. They will have proven experience in designing and delivering impactful programmes at scale.

About the Job

As the Enterprise & Mentoring Manager, you will lead two flagship areas:

Entrepreneurship – overseeing enterprise support, business incubation, and start-up programmes.Professional Mentoring – expanding mentoring opportunities for students through industry partnerships and alumni engagement.

You will work closely with academic leadership, industry partners, and key stakeholders to design and implement impactful initiatives that equip students with entrepreneurial skills, professional networks, and career confidence.

Your key responsibilities will include:

 Strategic Leadership & Programme Development Lead the design and execution of ‘Enterprise for All’ and ‘Mentoring for All’, scaling both areas to increase their reach and impact.Oversee flagship enterprise programmes, including the ‘Millionaires Club’ Founders Space, BACK:ED incubation programme, and Shop the Dock e-commerce platform.Drive the growth of our Professional Mentoring Programme, connecting students with industry professionals and alumni.

     2. Partnerships & Ecosystem Development

Build and manage strategic partnerships with incubators, accelerators, investors, and employers.Develop external collaborations to secure funding, sponsorship, and business opportunities for student start-ups and mentoring initiatives.

      3. Team Leadership & Collaboration

Manage two high-performing teams, ensuring effective programme delivery and student engagement.Work closely with UEL schools and departments to integrate mentoring and enterprise support into academic programmes.

     4. Innovation & Impact

Use digital platforms to enhance mentoring accessibility and engagement.Develop and implement data-driven strategies to measure success and contribute to Graduate Outcomes, HEBCI, and KEF reporting.

If you are excited by the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives in enterprise and mentoring, 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 accommodations 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: 20 Apr 2025

Team: Support - UELPS Ltd

Salary: £45,829 to £50,893 per annum inclusive of London Weighting