The Role

London Business School is seeking a permanent Relationship Manager to join us in Career Centre. You will be working alongside the Head of Technology & Media and the Sector Lead, FinTech, leading on business development in relevant sectors to build and maintain relationships between London Business School and external companies. This is pivotal to encourage engagement and increase job opportunities for candidates.  

You will support companies with their talent needs by advising on recruitment timelines/methods and ensuring that job postings and on-campus activities are managed effectively. The Relationship Manager will share insights on sectors under management, to drive student learning and interest in Technology career pathways. 

Main Responsibilities

• Lead on business development for the HealthTech and ClimateTech sectors and develop a portfolio of active accounts that yield opportunities and insights for students  
• Represent Career Centre and the School externally to employers, attend relevant industry events and build a network of professional contacts to become embedded in the sectors under management  
• Partner with the Events & Operations team to plan and manage on-campus recruitment activity with companies, including the delivery of networking events (i.e career fairs) for the Technology sectors and support the running of cross-sector fairs 
• Research the employment market and industry performance to identify potential target companies for business development activity  
• Share expertise and insights on the Technology sector through presentations, workshops and resource creation, to drive student learning and interest in Technology career pathways 

Who we are looking for

• Experience in business development and a passion for customer relationship management  
• Interested in the latest developments and trends in the broad technology industry
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills – will need to be an ambassador for the School internally and externally  
• An ability to quickly become an expert in the sectors under management and the ‘go to’ person for stakeholders across the School  
• Interest in working in a “value” generating business – you will believe in the impact of higher education and adding value to the student experience  
• Self-starter, able to work independently to develop and deliver against business plan  

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location. 

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard. 

Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

Closing Date: 22nd November 2024

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