Conference Business Development Manager

Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per annum

Fixed-term or secondment (two years), full time (37.5 hours per week)

We are seeking an ambitious, entrepreneurial and self‑motivated Conference Business Development Manager to drive revenue growth and secure high‑value event business for the School. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to our strategic ambitions, maximising conference income while aligning seamlessly with our core teaching and programme activities.

This is a target‑driven role, suited to someone who thrives on building relationships, generating new business and creating commercial opportunities that elevate our brand and expand our reach.

• Proactively identify and generate new business through prospecting calls and outreach
• Represent the organisation at exhibitions and networking events
• Plan and deliver targeted email marketing campaigns
• Conduct market research to identify trends, opportunities and competitors
• Monitor and analyse sales performance, KPIs and campaign effectiveness

You will have proven experience in business development or sales, with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding targets and demonstrating commercial awareness. You will be confident in telesales or remote selling and skilled at engaging and pitching to senior decision-makers. Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation abilities are essential, along with proficiency in CRM systems and sales reporting tools.

You must have the Right to Work within the UK.

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Plus, many other University benefits