Assistant Business Development & Recruitment Manager (111181-0126)

Location

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department

Warwick Business School

Sub Department

WBS - Executive Education

Position Type

Permanent

Salary

£35,608 to £46,049 per annum

About the Role

Informal Queries

• For informal queries, please contact Camilla Jonsson, Director of Executive Education at Camilla.jonssonwbs.ac.uk

This role is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded sales professional who thrives on building relationships, managing a portfolio of high value products, and driving conversion in a competitive market. Sitting at the heart of the Executive Education team, you will play a pivotal role in attracting, engaging, and supporting ambitious professionals in selecting the Warwick Business School Executive Education open programmes and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) that align with their professional objectives.

You will bring a proactive, consultative approach to sales confidently identifying client needs, articulating the value and ROI of our programmes, and guiding prospects through the decision-making process. With responsibility for coordinating recruitment and business development activity, you’ll demonstrate strong organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple pipelines, and the drive to exceed targets and deliver outstanding results.

If you are motivated by achieving targets, enjoy building rapport quickly, and have the commercial instinct to spot opportunities and act on them, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact. You’ll be joining WBS at a time of exciting growth, with the opportunity to help shape the success of newly launched and established programmes while working with a highly collaborative and ambitious team.

About You

You will take a proactive, consultative approach to sales, quickly identifying client needs, articulating programme value and ROI, and confidently guiding prospects through their decision making.

Highly organised and adept at managing multiple priorities, you’ll coordinate recruitment and business development activity while building strong relationships with participants and stakeholders at all levels.

With experience in events or recruitment coordination, ideally in a professional or educational setting, you’ll bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to use digital tools to support engagement.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy hitting targets, and have the commercial instinct to spot and act on opportunities, you’ll make a real impact as part of an ambitious, collaborative team during an excited period of growth at WBS.

About the Department

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Warwick Business School (WBS)   is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world-class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world.

Please view our online brochure , specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School.

About Us

We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best - view all of our rankings here .

But what really sets us apart is how it feels to be here. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. We want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally.

Our Vision

The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Those ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. Our vision is simple: to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and fuelled by a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment in everyone who joins our community. We nurture that mindset every day by creating a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared openly, and everyone has the chance to turn bold thinking into meaningful action.

Change Makers

• See the bigger picture. They think beyond themselves, seek out different perspectives, and consider the ripple effect of their actions.
• Challenge the norm. They question the status quo and look for better ways to make a difference.
• Have the drive to deliver. They don’t just imagine change; they put in the work to make it happen.

Our CORE Values

• Curiosity. We challenge, explore, and create to build a better future.
• Openness. We welcome ideas, feedback, and change to keep moving forward.
• Restlessness. We’re never content to stand still; we keep striving for more.
• Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.

About the University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/ .

* World University Ranking 2024 , Guardian University Guide 2025

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here .

• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Please note a pplication forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here .

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer .

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick .

Find out more about our awards and accreditations .

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance .

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.

Job Description

JD Assistant Business Development and Recruitment Manager (111181).pdf - 202KB

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