Please note: Transitional pay points within Grades B will be removed from 01 August 2026. Appointments made on or after this date will be to the relevant substantive pay point within the grade. Where an appointment is made to a transitional pay point before 01 August 2026, salary will automatically move to the relevant substantive pay point within the grade from 01 August 2026.
This vacancy is open exclusively to graduates of Birmingham City University from the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years. To be eligible, you must have completed your course (or be due to complete your course) between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2026, and you must no longer be studying.
As you are applying for a role as part of the Grow Your Own Graduate Programme, you should contact a member of the Careers and Student Opportunities team to receive support with the application process and ensure the best chance of success. You will also receive communications around future Grow Your Own opportunities.
Alternatively, for more information or to book a consultation, please email: [email protected]
About Birmingham City University
At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world-class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.
Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.
Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.
By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Grow your own Project Officer to join our Student Enterprise team and help inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.
In this role, you will support the planning and delivery of exciting events, competitions and enterprise programmes, provide front-line support to students, manage communications through newsletters and social media, maintain engagement data, and work with colleagues and external partners to enhance the student experience.
Key Responsibilities
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Support all activities of the BCU Student Enterprise Manager within the Partnerships and STEAM Directorate.
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Provide high quality customer service and direct information and guidance to BCU students and colleagues working across the University.
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Help identify and evaluate opportunities for students to grow their enterprise skills by taking a lead on engagement with students and other stakeholders, promoting the service and maintaining data for analysis.
Essential Requirements
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Recently achieved a degree from Birmingham City University.
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Experience of working in a front-line customer service environment.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Knowledge and understanding of effective student engagement.
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Knowledge and understanding of careers and employability within a higher education environment.
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Experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
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Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
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Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience of using databases and record management systems.
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An understanding of confidentiality, data protection, equality, diversity and inclusion.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience across enterprise, events, partnerships and student engagement whilst making a real impact on graduate success.
Further Information
If you are excited by the opportunity to learn and develop key skills that will boost your employability and provide technical work experience, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that we are aiming to hold interviews on either 19th or 20th August 2026, subject to confirmation.
For an informal discussion about the role, you may contact Jennine Jones. Student Enterprise Manager at [email protected]
Please do not send CVs or applications directly to these email addresses. Applications can only be accepted when submitted through the BCU Jobs platform by the closing date.
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The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to re-enter the scheme may do so and will be employed directly by the University.
Why work for us
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Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
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Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
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Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
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Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.
Visa Sponsorship
This role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.
Disability Confident Employer
Birmingham City University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
