At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth in employability initiatives and secure new opportunities across the West Midlands.
- Company: A purpose-driven organisation focused on social impact and community development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive leadership, clear progression opportunities, and a flexible work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a chance to shape regional strategies and collaborate with key stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your career in business development.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development within employability or skills sectors is essential.
If you’re a commercially driven Business Development professional who wants their work to genuinely matter, this is a role where growth isn’t just measured in revenue, but in lives changed. They partner closely with public sector bodies, employers, and local communities to drive meaningful outcomes and open doors for individuals seeking new career pathways.
The business offers a supportive leadership structure, clear opportunities for progression, and the flexibility to own and shape your regional strategy. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from a culture that genuinely invests in its people and encourages high performance.
As a Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of identifying and securing new opportunities across the West Midlands region. This is a strategic and hands-on role where you will drive growth across key programmes including Restart, Welfare to Work (W2W), employability initiatives, and apprenticeships.
- Developing and executing a regional business development strategy aligned with growth targets
- Building and managing relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, commissioners, and employers
- Leading on bid writing, tenders, and proposal development
- Collaborating with internal delivery teams to ensure successful implementation and scalability of programmes
- Monitoring market trends, policy developments, and funding changes within the employability and skills sector
This role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and can balance strategic planning with operational execution.
To succeed in this position, you will bring a strong background in business development within the employability or skills landscape, with a proven ability to win and grow contracts.
- Demonstrable experience working across Restart, Welfare to Work (W2W), employability programmes, and/or apprenticeships
- A track record of securing new business and managing the full BD lifecycle
- Experience building partnerships across public and private sector stakeholders
If you’re looking to step into a role where your commercial expertise directly contributes to social impact, this is your opportunity. Apply today to be considered and play a key role in driving growth and opportunity across the West Midlands.
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