Business Development Lead Coordinator in Paignton

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

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Job reference: REQ

Date posted: 11/06/2026

Application closing date: 19/07/2026

Location: Paignton

Salary: £30,770.00 to £35,338.00 per annum, plus excellent benefits

Contractual hours: 37, Basis Full Time

Contract Type: Full time, permanent. 37 hours per week

Are you a commercially driven relationship builder with a passion for skills development and employer engagement? South Devon College is seeking an ambitious Business Development Lead Coordinator to play a pivotal role in expanding our employer partnerships, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering innovative training solutions that meet the evolving needs of industry.

Working within our Business Development, Talent & Skills Team, you will help shape the future workforce by connecting businesses with high‑quality apprenticeships, professional development programmes and bespoke training services. Through your strategic approach, market insight and commitment to outstanding customer service, you will support sustainable income growth, strengthen employer relationships, and contribute to the College's mission of driving economic prosperity across the region.

You will hold a Level 3 qualification and Level 2 (or equivalent) qualifications in English and Maths, with experience in B2B sales, business development, marketing, and/or CRM systems. A confident communicator with strong negotiation and presentation skills, you will have a proven track record of achieving targets, developing client relationships, and delivering excellent customer service. Highly organised and self‑motivated, you will be able to manage competing priorities, work independently, and adapt to changing demands while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well‑being of children and young people is essential.

The role requires flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, travel across the South West, and a full driving licence with access to suitable transport.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 27 days pro‑rata and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance.

Our staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high‑performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work‑life balance, and include:

• 27 days annual leave (pro‑rata if fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
• 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
• 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served;
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
• Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18%
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns;
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
• Employee Assistance Programmes;
• Access to Blue Light Card membership;
• Discounted travel schemes.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 19 July 2026

Interview Date: TBC

We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College. This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).