Business Development Assistant (12-Month Placement Opportunity) (032019-79)

Category: Student Placements | Faculty/Division: Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences | School: Birmingham City Business School | Department: Birmingham City Business School | Location: Curzon Building | Post Type: Full Time | Closing Date: 24 Apr 2019 | Please be aware this position is only open to current Birmingham City University students within the Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences. (12-Month Placement Opportunity) Birmingham City Business School are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the Business Engagement Team as a Business Development assistant (12-month placement).  The main aspect of the role is to provide support for the SME Business Development and Engagement function in the faculty.  This support will cover a range of activities the faculty has in place to work with SME businesses and organisations in order to offer a range of benefits to students, staff, faculty, the University, businesses and the community.  The SME Engagement Programme is currently underway within the Business School and the wider University. Person Specification: GCSE Maths and English or equivalent working towards first degree in a Business related subject Good IT skills Ability to communicate with a wide variety of people face to face, on the telephone and in writing. Able to work effectively as part of a team Willingness to develop new skills and undertake training      Communication Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as the post holder will be required to liaise confidently and professionally with both businesses and staff responding courteously to enquiries and queries. Good IT skills and a good working knowledge of Social media platforms is desirable. Teamwork and collaborative working            Applicants should have the ability to prioritise their own workload working well both on their own initiative and collaboratively as part of the team    Initiative, problem solving and decision-making Resolve routine queries. Refer other queries to relevant colleagues, supervisors or managers. Applicants should demonstrate a high level of attention to detail. As part of your application, please attach your CV and Covering Letter. Candidates are advised to remove personal information, including names to ensure a fair and transparent recruitment process For information about this position please contact Jill Middleton jill.middleton@bcu.ac.uk or Tinashe Mubau Tinashe.mubau@bcu.ac.uk