About the Role
We are a growing apprenticeship and funded training provider working with employers across multiple sectors.
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager / Head of Business Development with a strong background in apprenticeships, funded training, or employer partnerships — someone who can generate employer relationships and new business opportunities quickly using an established professional network.
This role is ideal for a credible industry professional who understands apprenticeship funding models and can deliver commercial results from an early stage.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new employer partnerships for funded apprenticeship programmes
- Generate business through your existing network and industry contacts
- Build long-term strategic relationships with employers
- Manage and grow key accounts
- Meet realistic and clearly defined revenue targets
- Support expansion into new sectors and regions
Essential Experience & Skills
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in apprenticeships, funded training, workforce development or employer engagement
- Proven track record in securing employer contracts or funded training business
- Strong existing employer or partner network (demonstrable)
- Solid understanding of apprenticeship funding structures
- Commercial mindset with relationship-building skills
What Success Looks Like
- Ability to bring employer partnerships within the first few days
- Consistent generation of funded training opportunities
- Achievement of realistic performance targets tied to OTE
- OTE of £50,000 is based on achievable performance targets
- Bonus structure is designed around realistic monthly and annual goals
- Strong performers will consistently meet OTE through normal performance
Ideal Candidate Backgrounds
- Apprenticeship Business Development Manager
- Employer Engagement Manager
- Training Provider Sales Lead
- Workforce Development Partnerships
- Funded Training / Skills Sector
Why Join Us
- Stable base salary
- Clear, achievable targets
- Growing funded training business with strong demand
- Opportunity to shape partnerships and expansion
Application Process
Applicants should be prepared to discuss:
- Their existing network
- Previous employer partnerships
- Results achieved in funded training or apprenticeships
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Application question(s):
- Only 10+ years of experience in the Training /Education industry in sales or Business Development or very strong network in Training/Education industry and confident to introduce some key clients, can apply.
Experience:
- Business development: 10 years (required)
Work Location: In person
