Salford Professional Development
L&D Business Partner

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Are you passionate about Learning & Development, training and professional growth?
We’re always interested in meeting exceptional people. We’re currently on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate about Learning and Development to join our growing team.
We’d love to hear from people who:
- Have experience working in Professional Development, Learning & Development or Executive Education.
- Are genuinely passionate about L&D and helping people and organisations develop.
- Have proven business development experience and a track record of building relationships and identifying opportunities.
- Are commercially minded and confident engaging with clients, stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Are proactive, ambitious and comfortable taking ownership.
- Can combine a passion for people development with strong commercial awareness.
- Bring fresh ideas, energy and a willingness to make an impact.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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If this sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV to Phil Hitchcox, email P.Hitchcox@salford.ac.uk


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