At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth by developing partnerships and managing sales strategies.
- Company: Join a leading Apprenticeship Assessment Organisation at a pivotal growth stage.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 22 days annual leave, and opportunities for UK travel.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent networking opportunities and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the apprenticeship sector while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development within education or apprenticeship sectors required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 44000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong background in the apprenticeship, skills or further education sector? Do you have a proven track record of developing commercial partnerships and driving business growth? We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a leading Apprenticeship Assessment Organisation at a pivotal stage of its growth. This newly created senior role will play a key part in expanding market presence, developing new partnerships and driving the continued success of high-quality apprenticeship assessment services. If you have experience working with training providers, employers, Awarding Organisations or End-Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs), this could be the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career.
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire (with UK-wide travel)
Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 per annum
The ideal candidate will:
- Have proven experience in sales, business development or commercial growth at management level
- Have experience within the apprenticeship, further education or skills sector
- Have knowledge of Apprenticeship Assessment (formerly End-Point Assessment), Awarding Organisations or related education and training services
- Be confident developing relationships with employers, training providers and senior stakeholders
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
- Be commercially focused with the ability to develop and implement growth strategies
- Have experience managing sales pipelines, forecasts and business performance
- Be confident representing an organisation at networking events, conferences and industry meetings
- Have strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to business development
- Hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a reliable vehicle, as regular UK travel is required
The role will include:
- Developing and delivering the organisation's business development and sales strategy
- Identifying new commercial opportunities across apprenticeship standards and emerging markets
- Building long-term relationships with employers, training providers and key sector stakeholders
- Securing new assessment contracts and commercial partnerships
- Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation through to contract negotiation and onboarding
- Monitoring sales activity, forecasts and growth performance
- Working collaboratively with operational, quality and marketing teams to deliver an outstanding customer experience
- Providing market intelligence and competitor analysis to support business growth
- Delivering presentations to employers, providers and industry partners
- Representing the organisation at events across the UK
Benefits: Salary of £40,000 - £44,000 per annum, 22 days annual leave
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Join a dynamic team at one of the UK's leading training providers, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of aspiring electricians. Our state-of-the-art training centre in Orpington offers a collaborative work culture, excellent employee growth opportunities, and a commitment to professional development, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
