Overview
Are you a strategic business development leader with a strong track record in adult skills, apprenticeships and employer engagement? Our client is seeking a dynamic and commercially focused professional to join their team as Director of Business Development: Adult Skills & Apprenticeships.
This is a pivotal leadership role focused on driving business growth, expanding apprenticeship and adult skills provision, and identifying strategic opportunities that respond to employer needs, sector skills gaps and labour market demand. Working closely with the Vice Principal for Business Growth, Skills and Partnerships, you will help shape and deliver a responsive, high-quality offer across apprenticeships, adult learning and workforce development.
Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate a high-performing business development team and provide leadership for Adult Skills, building strong relationships with employers, stakeholders and partners across the region.
- Oversee the growth and income of the College Business Centre, Skills Bootcamps, Tailored Learning Provision and distance learning certificate programmes.
- Lead employer engagement, key account management, funding and bid opportunities, and develop innovative training solutions aligned to local and regional priorities.
- Identify and pursue strategic opportunities that respond to employer needs, sector skills gaps and labour market demand.
Qualifications
- Strong commercial acumen; proven experience of leading teams to deliver ambitious growth targets.
- Track record of working with employers to develop high-quality training solutions.
- Strong understanding of the employment and skills agenda, excellent communication and influencing skills, and experience of budget management, stakeholder engagement and business development strategy.
- A degree or equivalent professional qualification is essential.
Employer Commitment
Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community and welcomes applications from individuals across all sectors. They aim to reflect the diversity of their student population in their staff profile, ensuring that they provide the best possible experience and environment for their learners. Our client's goal is to continue to develop a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive workplace where all staff can thrive.
Our client is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all students and expects all staff to engage fully with this commitment.
