Apprenticeship Development Executive

The Apprenticeship Development Executive is a business development and employer engagement role focused on growing our apprenticeship provision and strengthening partnerships with employers. The post holder is responsible for generating new business opportunities and delivering end-to-end apprenticeship recruitment solutions, from initial engagement through to enrolment. They play a key role in achieving income and learner start targets while ensuring compliance with government funding rules and quality standards. Responsibilities

• Drive business development activity to recruit new employers and expand apprenticeship opportunities
• Deliver a full end-to-end apprenticeship service, from opportunity creation to apprentice recruitment
• Achieve annual income and learner start targets to support apprenticeship growth
• Conduct employer training needs analyses (TNAs) and complete learner onboarding documentation
• Negotiate and prepare contracts, funding agreements, and pricing plans with employers
• Undertake sales activities including telesales, networking, social media engagement, and face-to-face meetings
• Maintain accurate CRM/database records and produce sales forecasts and pipeline reports
• Represent the organisation at internal and external events to promote apprenticeship provision
  
  Qualified at Level 2 for English and Maths
• Good knowledge of the complex FE/training environment, as well as future developments and priorities - OR - Proven experience of successful performance against sales and business development targets in a business-to-business environment, including a clear understanding of the solution sales process.