B2M69-26 - Business Development Officer (London)

Location: Staffordshire University London

Salary: £33,482 to £38,249 per annum (Full Time Permanent, plus London Weighting Allowance)

Release Date: Monday 01 June 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 21 June 2026

Interview Date: Friday 03 July 2026

Are you a results-driven, commercially minded professional with a passion for education and skills? We are looking for an ambitious Business Development Officer to join our Apprenticeships and Business Engagement team. This key role will drive new employer partnerships and generate apprenticeship growth, contributing directly to the University’s strategic ambitions.

Main Responsibilities

• Proactively generate and secure new apprenticeship sales in line with the business strategy, consistently delivering against targets and KPIs.
• Engage, secure and onboard new employer partners, ensuring a smooth transition to the Account Management team for long-term relationship development.
• Stay informed about developments within the apprenticeship sector; represent the University at networking events, roadshows and industry forums to promote our offer and expand employer engagement.
• Use a consultative sales approach to convert leads into confirmed learner enrolments, building value-led solutions for employers.
• Maintain an accurate and robust pipeline of apprenticeship starts, ensuring all CRM systems and reporting tools are kept up to date.
• Work closely with internal teams, particularly Apprenticeship Account Managers, as well as external partners, to achieve shared business development goals.

What we’re looking for

• Proven business development success – demonstrable experience in business development or account management with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Apprenticeship & funding knowledge – solid understanding of the apprenticeship sector, work-based learning models and funding mechanisms.
• Strong communication & negotiation skills – confident in building relationships with employer stakeholders and influencing outcomes.
• Stakeholder management – experience working with a wide range of organisations to build and maintain effective partnerships.
• Commercial & strategic thinking – ability to identify opportunities, think strategically and deliver practical solutions.
• Highly organised and self-motivated – comfortable managing competing priorities independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.
• Digital & IT capability – proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM/sales reporting tools.
• Flexibility & travel – willingness to travel regionally as required, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Qualification requirement – educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification or relevant experience.

Contact for informal discussion

Lisa Davies, Head of Business Engagement:

Commitment to Inclusion

Staffordshire University is committed to promoting and enabling a positive culture where staff, students and visitors are confident to be their authentic selves. We focus on inclusion as a way to ensure equality of opportunity for all our people and to demonstrate our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights. We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief or identity. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, who are currently under-represented in the University workforce.