Business Development Manager

R13 Recruitment are currently supporting a leading not-for-profit and employability organisation in their search for a Regional Employer & BD Manager to join their Birmingham team on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a highly autonomous and relationship-driven opportunity focused on building strong employer partnerships across the West Midlands region. Working across multiple employability and skills programmes, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in creating meaningful employment opportunities for programme participants while developing long-term commercial relationships with local and regional employers.

The role would suit a confident and consultative business development professional who thrives on networking, relationship management and creating mutually beneficial partnerships.

Monday to Friday - full time, hybrid working alongside regular travel across the region.

The Organisation

This nationally recognised organisation delivers a range of employability, skills and apprenticeship programmes designed to support individuals into sustainable employment and career development opportunities.

With a strong social impact focus, they work closely with employers, local stakeholders and community partners to create positive outcomes for both businesses and participants alike.

This role offers the chance to join an organisation making a genuine difference within local communities. The successful candidate will inherit some warm employer relationships, alongside full scope to develop new partnerships and expand opportunities across multiple programmes.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Flexible and autonomous working environment
• Opportunity to make genuine social impact through employer partnerships
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Collaborative and supportive wider team structure
• Mileage/travel expenses covered for business travel
• Opportunity for contract extension or redeployment onto future funded programmes

The Day to Day

• Developing and managing employer partnerships across the Birmingham and wider West Midlands region.
• Generating job opportunities, interview placements, work trials and apprenticeship opportunities for programme participants.
• Building long-term relationships with employers across a broad range of sectors and industries.
• Working consultatively with businesses to understand hiring needs and workforce challenges.
• Supporting employers with recruitment solutions aligned to programme participant skillsets and career goals.
• Creating opportunities across employability, apprenticeship and skills-based programmes.
• Collaborating closely with internal delivery teams to match suitable candidates to vacancies and opportunities.
• Managing a pipeline of employer engagement activity and maintaining accurate CRM records.
• Delivering presentations, meetings and networking activity to generate new partnerships.
• Working towards monthly programme outcome and placement targets.
• Maintaining a professional and solutions-focused approach while representing the organisation externally.

You Will Have / Be

• Previous experience within business development, employer engagement, recruitment, employability, apprenticeships or consultative sales.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities – professional and credible.
• Comfortable developing new business opportunities while managing existing partnerships.
• Able to work autonomously and manage your own regional activity effectively
• Commercially aware with a consultative and partnership-led approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and reporting capabilities

How to Apply

To hear more details about this opportunity, please email your CV to Rebecca Headden – Business Partner at R13 Recruitment. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days of submitting your CV, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

For candidates applying from outside the local region, please include a brief covering note outlining your relocation plans, current location, and anticipated timeframe for moving. Applications without this information may not be considered further.