Head of Business Development & Employer Skills Location: London - regular presence required Contract: Full-Time Working: Hybrid/Flexible across five London campuses Are you an experienced Further Education, adult skills, training or workforce development professional with strong commercial and employer engagement experience? We are supporting an education provider in London to appoint a Head of Business Development & Employer Skills. The Role A senior leadership position combining commercial leadership, curriculum innovation, employer engagement and operational management. You will lead the growth of adult skills, professional short courses and employer-led training, working with employers, local authorities and strategic partners to develop provision aligned with workforce demand and emerging skills needs. Key responsibilities include: * Developing employer partnerships and new business opportunities * Leading adult skills, short course and commercial training provision * Driving curriculum innovation and income growth * Managing teams, budgets and income targets * Leading Careers Education and employability activity * Supporting strategic projects focused on growth and innovation About You You will have: * Significant experience within Further Education, adult skills, training or workforce development * Strong experience in business development and employer engagement * Knowledge of adult funding methodologies * Experience developing partnerships and delivering projects * A track record of identifying growth opportunities and managing income targets * Experience leading teams and operational activity If you're an experienced FE/skills leader looking for a senior opportunity focused on employer engagement, commercial growth and skills development, apply now or get in touch for more information. DISCLAIMER Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency
Head of Business Development and Employer skills in London employer: Dovetail and Slate
As a Headteacher in our specialist education setting in Manchester, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the growth and development of both staff and students. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in education, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with SEMH and SEND needs. Join us in fostering an inclusive environment where your leadership can thrive and contribute to the success of our community.
