Enterprise Officer (Community Builder)

Role Overview

Team

Community and Events

• Support events and competitions that inspire entrepreneurial thinking and engagement with Emerge.
• Lead access and inclusivity initiatives including Connecting Women in Business, the Freelancer Guild, and the Spark Podcast Team.
• Support the Business Awards Showcase, including its competition, pitching day, and formal event.

Partnerships and Brand

• Build relationships with University teams, Careers Service, student organisations, ambassadors, volunteers, and external networks.
• Work with the Enterprise Manager to develop the Emerge brand and promote enterprise activity through a connected service pathway.
• Generate and develop impactful stories and content for multiple external channels.

Marketing and Systems

• Use websites, email, social media, and on-campus marketing to grow the user base and maximise uptake.
• Maintain accurate, data-led CRM and student management systems to inform activities and strategies.
• Ensure learning materials are used effectively to attract new users.

Essential Criteria

• A good honours degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, communications, or community building.
• Experience managing digital marketing campaigns, web technologies, digital applications, UK media, social media tools, and communication trends.
• Experience managing an inclusive community and organising impactful events and meetings.
• Ability to gather and report performance data using tools such as Google Analytics and social media performance tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, report writing, presentation, and audience engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and uphold brand values and visual identity.

Desirable Criteria

• A passion for entrepreneurship and its opportunities for people from all backgrounds.
• Experience developing ambassador or volunteer networks and supporting campaigns and events.

Employment and Salary

• The position is full-time and fixed term until 31 August 2027.
• The salary is £32,080 to £36,636 per annum.
• The role has no direct reports and reports to the Enterprise Manager.

Benefits

• Benefits include annual leave, flexible working opportunities including hybrid working for some roles, a pension scheme, discounts, staff networks, recognition awards, and development support.