At MetaGedu Apprenticeships, we do things differently, delivering a tailored solution that allows you to meet the challenges of recruiting, upskilling, and developing the right talent for your business needs.
About the Role:
This is not just another BDM role, it’s a chance to be part of a movement that is reshaping the future of professional, finance, and digital education in the UK.
You’ll be at the forefront of our growth strategy, developing employer engagement across key regions and promoting our new innovative curriculum model in Finance, Digital, and Professional Services.
Please Note: This role is Field-based in England and will involve frequent travel across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and nurture long-term relationships with levy-paying employers, generating multi-year deals aligning apprenticeship solutions to their workforce needs and working toward scalable cohort delivery models.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, identifying opportunities to deliver MetaGedu’s unique curriculum and enrichment offer.
- Promote the MetaGedu way and our subject matter experts, added-value enrichment, and learner-first approach.
- Cross-sell GEDU Group’s wider education solutions to create integrated workforce development plans.
- Deliver persuasive pitches and presentations that showcase our impact and ambition.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless programme delivery and employer satisfaction.
- Consistently identifies and converts opportunities in line with KPIs and growth targets, positioning MetaGedu as a trusted partner in talent development.
- Represent MetaGedu at regional events, forums, and industry panels
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven track record of consistent performance in business development, ideally within apprenticeships or vocational training, with the gravitas and authenticity to build trust and influence across all levels, especially with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Strategic self-starter who owns their regional employer relationships, proactively develops leads, and leverages multiple sales channels to secure high-impact employer meetings.
- Excellent communication and consultative selling skills.
- Exceptional communicator and consultative seller, able to confidently engage C-suite stakeholders, clearly articulate MetaGedu’s unique value proposition, and listen with intent to tailor solutions that meet real business needs.
- Highly self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with the ability to work independently, take ownership of regional growth, and consistently develop new opportunities.
- Thrives on autonomy, embraces challenge, and remains focused on delivering meaningful impact through employer engagement.
This is a chance to be part of a team with big plans for the sector, backed by a global education group, and driven by a mission to transform lives through meaningful apprenticeships. If you’re ready to make your next move, we want to hear from you.
Safer recruitment statement :
MetaGedu Apprenticeships Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All posts are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service certificate (DBS), Social Media Checks (Education), and any other checks deemed relevant to the role. Our safeguarding policy can be found at https://metagedu.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Safeguarding-Policy.pdf, and data protection policy https://metagedu.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Data-Protection-Retention-Policy.pdf
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disabilities, and religions/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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