Business Development Lead in Manchester

We are looking for a diligent, highly organised self-starter based in the North West who can (i) lead on FE college business development and (ii) build Generation's public sector funding pipeline and win new bids.

• This role secures new FE college partners for Generation across the UK, pitching Generation's shared-delivery model, tailoring it to each college's context and building genuine buy-in. It then works through the practical detail of how the partnership would run with the college, negotiating terms through to a signed agreement, before handing over to the delivery team for implementation
• Accessing public sector funding is crucial to Generation UK's growth and sustainability. Colleges part-fund Generation programmes from their budgets (e.g., Adult Skills Fund, SWAPs etc). Alongside this, the role leads Generation's applications for direct contracts with combined authorities (GLA, WMCA, LCRCA, WYCA, GMCA, etc) and government departments (e.g., Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Education). It also leads the coordination of joint proposals with college partners.

It's a strong fit for someone who enjoys new business development and excels at managing relationships with FE college leaders and public sector stakeholders. This person can engage stakeholders leading up to and throughout commissioning rounds, including writing compelling propositions and bids.

Key information

• Employer: Generation: You Employed, UK
• Locations: Manchester
• Role Type: Permanent
• Salary: Commensurate with experience + 10% bonus
• Working Hours: Full-Time

More about this role

• Closing Date: Tuesday 17th November 2026 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: 11.59PM
• Contact Name: Victoria Brown
• Contact Information: victoria.brown@generation.org
• Employee Benefits: At Generation, we're changing the lives of many individuals, and that in itself gets us out of bed! Here are a few other benefits you'll experience working with the UK team:Purpose and social impact in the heart of your workOpportunity to make your mark - you'll have a lot of autonomy to bring the Generation blueprint to life in a way that makes sense for your regionOpportunity to get involved with a range of activities and varied projects - we're a small team, so there are lots of opportunities to get involved in projects across the whole organisationWe offer flexible and remote working to accommodate everyone's preferred working pattern/preferences and unique needsWFH set up offer of support of £300 to help you make your working-from-home setup comfortable and efficientProfessional Development is a priority for Generation and employees and you can access to up to £1,000 towards your learning & development per year. This support is accompanied by up to 5 days of training days/ study leave per year to enable your development activities.
• Flexible Working Options: Flexitime, Compressed hours, Remote Working, Part time, Staggered hours
• Working Pattern Details: Full time contract available, or 0.8 FTE (based on candidate preference).
  Travel: Regular travel across the North West, with occasional travel across wider England as we expand.
  Working pattern: Hybrid model combining c.2 days per week working from home with c.3 days per week travelling to partner and funder meetings.
  Standard working hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday (with 1 hour unpaid lunch break)
  We offer flexibility to employees to balance their commitments, including medical appointments, parental or caregiving responsibilities, and personal goals.
  
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes

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