University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit Business Development Manager in Business Development Office

Your key responsibilities include:

• Working with faculties, CELE and relevant professional service departments to develop and market commercial education programmes, including Summer School, language training, pre-sessional/pathway programmes and fee-paying non-degree training programmes.
• Managing day-to-day B2C business development activities and programme pipelines, including enquiries, follow-up actions, pipeline data and CRM records.
• Supporting B2B business development to identify prospective clients and develop proposals or related business development material and ensure that programme resources, logistics and support arrangements are properly planned and delivered.
• Managing the operational arrangements for UNNC summer training programmes, including teaching, accommodation, space and related support resources.
• Managing relationships with existing clients and partners, supporting repeat business and add-on opportunities where appropriate.
• Designing and delivering marketing campaigns for B2B and B2C business development, ensuring messaging is aligned with university brand standards.
• Managing the update and maintenance of departmental marketing materials, programme information.
• Contributing to the planning and delivery of on-campus and off-campus events related to Business Development Office programmes and strategic priorities.
• Supporting the effective use of Business Development Office processes, approval workflows, CRM systems and data tracking to improve service quality, compliance, traceability and operational efficiency.
• Identifying operational, compliance or reputational risks in assigned activities and escalating complex matters where appropriate.
• Undertaking other tasks and responsibilities as reasonably required.

About You

• You hold a bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Business or a related discipline, with a minimum of three years’ relevant experience in business development, client relationship management, programme coordination or education-related commercial services, ideally within higher education, training, international education or a related service sector.
• You understand how education or training programmes are developed, promoted and delivered, and are able to work with academic and professional service teams to turn market needs into well-managed programme opportunities.
• You are commercially aware and confident in supporting B2C and selected B2B business development activities, including pipeline follow-up, client/student communication, proposal support and relationship management.
• You are highly organised and detail-oriented, with strong planning, coordination and prioritisation skills, and the ability to manage multiple programmes, stakeholders and timelines.
• You communicate clearly and professionally in both Chinese and English, with strong interpersonal, written communication and presentation skills.
• You are comfortable using CRM systems to manage pipeline records, business development data and follow-up actions.
• Experience working with external partners, agents, education institutions, or in a multicultural higher education environment would be advantageous.

About Us

Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Located in Ningbo, this award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 22 years.

How to Apply

Applicants wishing to apply for a vacancy should submit the following documents by email to: job@nottingham.edu.cn before 23:59 (Beijing Time) on the 12 July 2026.

Please include:

• Vacancy reference number & title
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Application Form

Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support

The post will be offered on a fixed term contract for 3 years and a probation of 6 months with University of Nottingham Ningbo China. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries regarding these vacancies may be addressed to Mr David Foster, Director, Business Development Office via email: David.FOSTER@nottingham.edu.cn

If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact us via email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn

Equality and Diversity

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age*, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

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