Student Enterprise Advisor

Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial-minded Student Enterprise Advisor to play a pivotal role in making that commitment a reality. This is one of two dedicated enterprise advisor positions. And it sits at the heart of how UEL supports aspiring founders and freelancers. Taking them from the first idea through to incorporation and early-stage business development.

The post holder will lead the delivery of BACK:ED, UEL's flagship start-up funding and support programme, while managing a caseload of student entrepreneurs through one-to-one coaching, curriculum-embedded enterprise sessions, and a weekly programme of workshops and activities. Working closely with aligned academic schools, they will help integrate enterprise education meaningfully into students' learning journeys, with a particular focus on freelancing, consultancy, and early-stage venture creation.

About The Role

This role combines programme leadership, student-facing delivery, curriculum collaboration, and external partnership management. You will work alongside the wider Enterprise team and engage regularly with incubators, investors, alumni entrepreneurs, and the broader start-up ecosystem to ensure students are connected to the networks and opportunities that matter.

We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for entrepreneurship and a proven track record of supporting early-stage founders or freelancers. You will be comfortable delivering engaging workshops, working one-to-one with students at different stages of their journey, and contributing to the data, reporting, and evaluation that underpins our institutional enterprise offer.

In return, you will join a forward-thinking, mission-led institution where enterprise and social mobility are embedded at the core of our strategy. UEL is currently ranked second in the UK for graduate business starts. A position this role will play a direct part in sustaining and growing.

This is more than a programme role. It is an opportunity to be a visible and influential figure in shaping the next generation of UEL entrepreneurs, helping students transform their ideas into ventures with real-world impact. If you are passionate about early-stage enterprise, thrive in a student-focused environment, and want to make a measurable difference, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits Package

mplete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture.

We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Building an Inclusive Future

As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the "diversity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today!

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.