Business Development Manager

Founded in 2007, Inspire ATA has grown to become the UK's leading flexi-job apprenticeship agency, offering short-term apprenticeship placements through a unique recruit-employ-train-and-deploy model. We bridge talent and opportunities through flexible recruitment solutions, empowering candidates to shape their careers and connecting them with forward-thinking organisations to build thriving future-ready teams. Our mission statement is to inspire ambition and widen horizons. Our purpose is to create and nurture apprenticeship opportunities that might not otherwise exist. Inspire ATA has grown significantly in the last three years and expects to continue on this journey of growth. Our main client base is schools, but we work with organisations of all types and sizes.

About the role

As Inspire ATA continues to grow and evolve, we’re seeking a motivated and proactive Consultant to help develop and strengthen our national service offering. This role will focus on identifying and creating apprenticeship opportunities for young people, as well as supporting workforce development for organisations across England. You will play a key role in expanding our Flexi-Job Apprenticeship model, helping to mobilise this innovative approach to flexible, short-term placements. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, target-focused, and passionate about building relationships that make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for your portfolio of client accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, ensuring exceptional customer service throughout their journey.
• Identify and engage new prospective clients, presenting the benefits of apprenticeship training and the Flexi-Job Apprenticeship model.
• Lead consultative discussions with key decision-makers to understand workforce needs and offer tailored apprenticeship solutions.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams – Recruitment, Operations, and Client Success – to ensure a seamless end-to-end process from vacancy creation to apprentice placement and ongoing support.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with internal processes and reporting requirements.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and engagement targets.
• Represent Inspire ATA at networking events, meetings, and presentations where required.

About you

• Proven track record of success in a sales or employer engagement role.
• Strong understanding of apprenticeships, including funding and delivery models (knowledge of the ATA or Flexi-Job Apprenticeship model is desirable).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a passion for achieving results.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Sound IT skills (Microsoft Office suite, CRM systems, etc.).
• Experience working within the apprenticeship, training, or recruitment sectors.
• Ability to find creative solutions and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you (remuneration & benefits)

• Competitive base salary & commission package.
• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to a maximum of 33 days plus bank holidays.
• We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you’ve passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to four times your salary.
• We’ll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you’ve passed probation – this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and… as you earn.

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and other LMP stakeholders. Some work is confidential, and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the General Data Regulation Act.

Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities

The LMP Group are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.

Pre-employment Checks

Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.