Business Engagement Officer x2

Business Engagement Officer x2

Enterprise and Innovation Location:

Lincoln Salary:

From £38,784 per annum Please note, this post is fixed-term for 24 months and full-time at 37 hours per week.

Closing Date:

Thursday 28 May 2026

Interview Date:

Monday 15 June 2026

Reference:

EL1263 The University of Lincoln is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Business Engagement Officer to support the University's strategic growth ambitions through the development of external partnerships, commercial opportunities and income-generating activity. About the Role In this role, you will support the front end of business development activity by identifying, qualifying and progressing new opportunities across the University's broad portfolio of expertise, services and collaborative activity. You will engage with industry, public sector organisations and strategic partners to develop a strong pipeline of opportunities, ensuring they are effectively shaped before transitioning into delivery. Working closely with Business Development Managers and academic teams across the University, you will play an important role in connecting institutional expertise with external challenges and opportunities within a target-driven environment, with clear expectations around lead generation, pipeline development and external engagement activity. About You We are looking for someone with experience in business engagement, lead generation or commercially focused environments who can manage multiple priorities and build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You will be confident using data-driven insights and an analytical approach to assess prospects, identify trends and support decision-making, while progressing opportunities through the early stages of the business development pipeline. Strong organisational, networking and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to use data to inform engagement strategies and monitor activity effectively. A proactive and professional approach is key, as is a willingness to undertake regular travel to support meetings, networking and partnership development activities. What We Offer The University offers a supportive and collaborative environment where you will have the opportunity to: Develop your commercial and business engagement skills Expand your professional network across industry and academia Contribute to activity with measurable institutional impact Access a wide range of staff development opportunities and employee benefits For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Reece Leggett, Strategic Manager - Venture Development, at rleggett@lincoln.ac.uk. Email details to a friend Apply Online Further details: Job Description and Person Specification You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/ We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

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