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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
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Department
Warwick Business School
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Position Type
Fixed Term
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Duration
Fixed term contract until 28th February 2027
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Salary
£35,608 - £46,049 per annum
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About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries, please contact Matt Bonner (Business Development Manager) at
[email protected]
We are seeking an Assistant Business Development Manager to support the delivery of a highly professional, personalized attraction and conversion experience for experienced candidates looking to take the next step in their career, with a key focus on the Warwick MBA. In this role, you’ll play a central part in planning and delivering recruitment events, managing enquiry pipelines, and advising high‑calibre applicants at key stages of their decision‑making journey. You’ll collaborate with expert colleagues across marketing, admissions, and careers teams while contributing directly to strategic goals. You’ll exercise event management, candidate engagement, data‑driven decision‑making, and international recruitment activity—an ideal environment for someone looking to grow quickly in a high‑impact, values‑driven setting.
For this exciting role, there is an expectation of regular visits to WBS London, The Shard for activity such as events and consultations, as well as international travel.
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About You
The successful candidate will bring strong customer‑service experience, excellent communication skills, and cultural awareness and sensitivity when engaging with international individuals and organizations. You’ll be proactive, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple projects and tight deadlines, with the analytical ability to monitor recruitment data and present solutions effectively. With experience in administrative management—ideally within higher education—you’ll be a team player who can also supervise staff, deputize for managers, and represent WBS with professionalism in online and face‑to‑face settings.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the
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About the Department
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.
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About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th 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 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
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How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Wednesday 26th August 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 two attachments:
CV
Cover Letter
These should:
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Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.
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