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We are seeking a commercially driven and strategic Business Development Manager to expand our employer partnerships and grow apprenticeship and adult skills provision. This key role focuses on identifying and securing new business opportunities, strengthening our employer network, and converting engagement activity into real learner opportunities. You will play a central role in developing our Employer Intelligence Strategy, ensuring employer insight and labour‑market data inform curriculum development and apprenticeship growth. Working collaboratively across curriculum, marketing, admissions and partnerships, you will help ensure the College responds effectively to employer demand while supporting strong progression outcomes for learners.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in business development, employer engagement or sales
- A track record of generating new business and building partnerships
- Experience working to targets and performance indicators
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
- Strong organisational and planning abilities
Benefits
- A 25‑day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days (plus an additional 5 days of annual leave after 5 years of service)
- A well‑respected pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund with an above‑average employer contribution)
- Free parking at all college sites (on a first‑come, first‑served basis)
- Family‑friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
- Superb opportunities for training and development
- Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounts and offers at major high‑street and online retailers
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
The College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received; we encourage early applications. Closing date: 1 May 2026.
Other requirements: This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check; an online check will be conducted in line with KCSIE (2025) on information available in the public domain. Leeds College of Building is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the Prevent programme. We also commit to fostering an inclusive and diverse community and actively encourage applications from individuals from ethnic minorities and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Recruitment agencies
We do not recognise unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies and shall not be liable for any fee or commission if a candidate is employed through such an agency.
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