Business Development Officer in Liverpool

Annual salary of £35,000 (FTE) FTC role - 12 months. Full-time (35 hours), part-time and flexible working patterns available. Liverpool city centre office base, hybrid working.

Please Note: We are not using recruitment agencies for this position. All applicants should apply directly through the Regenda Website. Any applications submitted through agencies will not be considered.

Proposed Interview Date: W/C 22nd June 2026

The purpose of this role is to drive the growth of apprenticeship and commercial provision through proactive employer engagement, relationship management, and identification of training opportunities. The Business Development Officer will provide high-quality, impartial Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to employers and prospective learners to support informed decision-making.

• Identify and cross-sell wider commercial training opportunities and funded learning placement programmes to maximise value for employers and broaden our offer.
• Strong account management skills are essential to maintain long-term employer partnerships, ensure excellent service, and secure repeat business.
• The role holder will work closely with employers, internal delivery teams, and sector partners to secure sustainable apprenticeship and commercial new starters aligned to organisational targets and DfE requirements.

There is a possibility this role could become permanent.

The right fit:

• Proven track record in business development, employer engagement, or sales within apprenticeships, skills, or commercial training.
• Experience managing employer accounts and securing repeat business.
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales or recruitment targets.
• Experience providing information, advice and guidance (IAG) to employers and/or learners.
• Target driven mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High levels of integrity, reliability, and commitment to quality service.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to manage multiple priorities.

Who we are:

At The Learning Foundry, we are passionate about helping people and businesses achieve their full potential. Whether it's helping someone to start or progress in their career or supporting a business to recruit new staff or upskill their workforce, we are a full-service training provider with the knowledge and experience to suit individual needs. The Learning Foundry is part of The Regenda Group; we work in places where we can make a difference and operate across the housing and construction sector, in care and support, and in education, training and careers.

Next steps:

If you like what you’ve read so far and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team, then apply now with a copy of your CV and a short covering letter detailing why you think you would be a good fit for the role. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in touch shortly.

What we offer:

The Learning Foundry really is a great place to work – and you don’t have to just take our word for it! We’re accredited by Best Companies for our ‘world class’ levels of staff engagement and have been consistently named as one of the Best Companies to Work For in the North West. We can offer you a working environment where you can enjoy yourself, develop yourself and be yourself and where you really can make a difference to people’s lives.

• A range of flexible working options.
• 27 days paid annual leave each year (rising one day per year up to a maximum of 32 days after five years) in addition to 8 bank holidays.
• 6 additional days for volunteering.
• 5% Employers Contribution to the Pension Scheme.
• £250 annual ‘Live and Learn’ allowance to spend on learning any new skill.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing initiatives.
• A wide variety of exciting learning and development opportunities.
• Interest-free loans to assist with the purchase of computer equipment and travel season tickets.
• Monthly staff lottery scheme.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented within our organisation. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we’d encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.