Business Development Officer

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a proactive business development officer to drive apprenticeship growth by building relationships with employers across digital, health and life sciences, professional services, and construction & engineering sectors. You will promote our training programmes, hit monthly recruitment targets, and manage the full pipeline from lead generation to learner placement.

This is a fast paced, outward facing role ideal for someone who thrives in a sales driven environment and enjoys building meaningful employer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Win new business through sales calls, presentations, networking, and targeted campaigns
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through calls, meetings, presentations, events, networking, and targeted campaigns
• Meet monthly apprenticeship starts and manage sales forecasts
• Advise employers on apprenticeship benefits, levy utilisation, and funding compliance
• Recruit, interview, and pre‑screen candidates for programmes
• Conduct organisational needs analyses and develop tailored training proposals

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Level 3+ qualification with GCSE English and Maths (grade 4-9/A-C)
• Proven track record generating apprenticeship or commercial training business
• Strong knowledge of apprenticeship funding and compliance
• Experience meeting targets in a sales‑driven environment
• Confident presenting, influencing, and managing your own workload

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject to employment checks, including: enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, online searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications, and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College's mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Closing Date: 10 May 2026

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