Business Development Manager (Apprenticeships & Adult Skills)

To position the company as a leader in Learning & Development (L&D) by establishing partnerships with businesses and promoting tailored training solutions that meet workforce needs.,

• Introduce large, levy-paying employers to the company's range of training services, focusing on apprenticeships and adult skills funding.
• Promote cross-selling opportunities for adult skills courses and apprenticeships to employers.
• Engage in partnership development and account management to meet financial and growth objectives.
• Present the company's Learning and Development services through effective communication channels.
• Achieve business targets for revenue, learners, and client accounts.
• Work closely with the Senior Management Team on strategic plans for sales growth.
• Manage partnerships, ensuring financial targets are met and performance monitored.
• Expand the company's apprenticeship offerings and design custom programmes that meet employer needs.
• Regularly update the CRM to track activity, contracts, and learner retention.
• Build links with national and local organisations to align training offers with employer and learner needs.
• Ensure internal processes create a safe, supportive learning environment and adhere to safeguarding protocols.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet shared goals and support staff development.
• Promote equal opportunities and undertake additional duties as required.
  
  Minimum 3 years' experience in business development, preferably in the education and skills sector.
• Strong experience in corporate account management and senior relationship building.
• Proven ability to identify revenue growth opportunities, particularly with apprenticeships and adult skills funding.
• Knowledge of government policies, funding regulations, and skills development.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and project management skills.
• Flexibility to meet role demands, including occasional travel and evening work.
Other Requirements :
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding.
Requirements sales, business development, employer engagement