Apprenticeships Business Development Manager

As an Apprenticeship Business Development Manager you will be responsible for establishing, securing, and nurturing long-term business relationships with new and existing clients generating new business and achievement of monthly targets. This includes promoting and selling all Itec services specifically Apprenticeship and Government funded training contracts, maximising employer levy utilisation, and expanding the employer base.

Your Impact

Develop and implement strategies to increase apprenticeship and funded programme enrolments across target sectors and employers.

Identify, prospect, and secure new employer partnerships to generate apprenticeship and funded opportunities.

Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry partners, local authorities, and stakeholder organisations.

Promote training solutions that align with employer workforce planning, skills development, and organisational objectives.

Conduct employer needs analysis to identify skills gaps and recommend appropriate apprenticeship standards and training programmes.

Lead employer engagement activities, including networking events, presentations and workshops.

Manage the full business development pipeline from lead generation through to contract agreement and learner onboarding.

Collaborate with curriculum, delivery, and compliance teams to ensure programmes meet employer and learner needs.

Maintain an in-depth understanding of apprenticeship funding rules, government policies, and sector developments.

Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, tenders, and business cases for prospective employers

Ensure accurate recording of employer engagement activities within the CRM system and produce regular performance reports.

Support marketing campaigns and contribute to employer-focused promotional materials.

Proven track record in business development, employer engagement and/or sales within a training, apprenticeship or education setting

Proven experience of generating new business opportunites and securing contracts with employers

Experience of achieving growth, revenue or performance targets

Experience building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders and decisionmakers.

Experience representing an organisation at networking events, conferences, and stakeholder forums.

Experience managing a sales pipeline and converting leads into business opportunities.

Experience using CRM systems to record and manage employer engagement activitves

Desirable

Experience working with Apprenticeship Levy and non-Levy employers.

Experience preparing tenders, bids, or funding applications

At Itec, we put our employees at the heart of everything we do. As an employee-owned organisation, every team member plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our business. We foster a culture where each voice is heard, and every contribution is valued. We take pride in empowering individuals and businesses to thrive. Join us and become part of a company that is dedicated to your growth, well-being, and success., At Itec, our employees have access to several great benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), a health care scheme, 35 hours of working week, discounts for retail and gym membership, a Profit-sharing scheme, life insurance, employee of the month awards, length of service recognition, and much more.

Itec operates as an equal opportunity's employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Apply early, as we may close the vacancy once we have enough suitable applicants. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in their role to help create an inclusive workplace.

Should you not hear from us 2 weeks after application, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion.

If you're passionate about developing others and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!