Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16-18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of 'enriching lives through learning'. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Business Innovation Lead, the Business Innovation Lead is responsible for leading and delivering the College's employer engagement and business development strategy, driving growth in apprenticeships, commercial training, and employer-led provision. The postholder will line manage the Business Innovation Officers, ensuring effective delivery of employer engagement activity, and will be accountable for performance against income, engagement, and partnership college Key Performance Indicators. The ideal candidate will lead the development of the college's employment engagement and business development with employers, sector bodies, local authorities, and stakeholders.
Essential requirements:
- Qualified to level 3
- Experience in business development, sales, account management, or employer engagement
- Strong understanding of employer needs and customer-focused service delivery
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Willingness to travel and attend events outside normal working hours where required
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