Looking to work in one of the top university communities in the world? Then come join us at a 145-year-old institution working to make sure 30,000 students from around the world have the best experience possible. KCLSU is a £7m student led charity that is here to make sure that every student at King’s has the best student experience possible. This role takes overall responsibility for the day to day management, control and operation of the Business Development Department at KCLSU. The post holder is responsible for building and managing KCLSU’s income generation including, but not limited to advertising, sponsorship, on-campus stalls and private venue hire. The post holder develops innovative and creative plans to achieve budgeted income and fosters strong and long lasting relationships with a range of stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have:

·         Maximise income opportunities in line with KCLSU Commercial Strategy, Advertising and Sponsorship Policy and organisational values

·         Effectively manage external clients’ needs to deliver mutually beneficial partnerships and measurably increase long-term contracts

·         To develop internal and external relationships and partnerships that deliver activations and promotions that enhance student experience across all Kings College London sites

·         Develop sponsorship packages for KCLSU ‘signature’ events and its broader activities

·         Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of KCLSU’s Commercial Strategy

·         Effectively manage and maintain the Sales Force client management system to maximise sales opportunities, in line with GDPR

·         Support the Director of Services to develop business cases for new opportunities

·         Lead on developing plans to grow private venue hire, working collaboratively with KCLSU colleagues to ensure we deliver outstanding service

KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers multiple opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits such as weekly yoga and spin classes, free fruit and soft drinks, travel and computer loans and much more.

Application Process

If this is you, please download and complete an application form and equal opportunities monitoring form from below and email directly to [email protected]

https://www.kclsu.org/asset/Job/1/Application-Template-NEW.docx 

https://www.kclsu.org/asset/Job/1/EOM-Form.doc     

https://www.kclsu.org/asset/Job/1/BDM-Job-Description.pdf            

Applications close: 24^th July 2019

Interview date: 15^th August 2019

Assessment type: Interview / Presentation

Please do not send CVs as these will not be considered.

Please DO NOT send in PDF applications.

At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavour to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this role you must:

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU

• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one

• Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union