Location: London & Hertfordshire (with travel to additional regions as required)
Salary: £30,000 per annum + Uncapped OTE
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Company: SPS Training
About SPS Training
SPS Training is a leading training provider committed to helping individuals gain the skills, qualifications, and confidence they need to progress into sustainable employment. We work closely with employers, local authorities, and funding partners to deliver high-quality Skills Bootcamps and Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) that address workforce shortages and create real career opportunities.
We are looking for a driven, commercially minded Business Development & Partnership Advisor to strengthen employer partnerships, identify new business opportunities, and support the successful recruitment and placement of learners across London, Hertfordshire, and surrounding regions.
The Role
As a Business Development & Partnership Advisor, you will play a key role in expanding SPS Training's employer network and generating opportunities for learners through Skills Bootcamps and SWAP programmes.
You will build long-term relationships with employers, identify workforce development needs, promote funded training solutions, and work collaboratively with internal delivery teams to ensure successful programme outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in employer engagement, business development, recruitment, apprenticeships, employability, or funded training who enjoys building relationships and delivering measurable results.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new employer partnerships across London and Hertfordshire.
- Promote SPS Training's Skills Bootcamps and SWAP programmes to employers.
- Identify recruitment and workforce development opportunities within local businesses.
- Generate vacancies and guaranteed interviews for programme participants.
- Build and manage a pipeline of new business opportunities.
- Conduct employer meetings, presentations and networking activities.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing employer partners to encourage repeat business.
- Work closely with delivery teams to ensure programmes meet employer requirements.
- Support learner progression into employment opportunities.
- Attend employer events, careers fairs and networking functions.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and business development activity.
- Meet agreed KPIs relating to employer engagement, learner outcomes and business growth.
- Stay up to date with government-funded training initiatives and labour market trends.
- Represent SPS Training professionally at all times.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in Business Development, Employer Engagement or Partnership Management.
- Experience working within the funded training, employability, recruitment or skills sector.
- Knowledge of Skills Bootcamps, SWAPs, employability programmes or government-funded training.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
- Ability to identify employer needs and offer tailored workforce solutions.
- Target-driven with a proactive approach to business development.
- Experience managing employer accounts and developing new business.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (desirable).
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting people into employment.
- Commercially focused and results driven.
- Highly motivated and self-managing.
- Professional and confident when engaging with senior stakeholders.
- An excellent networker who enjoys building long-term partnerships.
- Flexible and willing to travel.
- A positive team player with a solutions-focused attitude.
Location & Travel
This role is primarily based across London and Hertfordshire, with regular travel to employer premises, networking events and delivery locations.
Occasional travel to additional regions across the UK may be required to support business growth and employer partnerships.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum
- Uncapped On-Target Earnings (OTE)
- Company pension
- Mileage reimbursement for business travel
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to make a real difference by connecting employers with skilled talent
Why Join SPS Training?
At SPS Training, we believe strong employer partnerships are at the heart of successful training and employment outcomes. As a Business Development & Partnership Advisor, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact by helping businesses access skilled talent while supporting individuals into meaningful careers. If you're passionate about employer engagement, business development, and creating opportunities through funded training, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Business development: 1 year (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
