Business Development Lead for Apprenticeships

Are you a confident relationship builder with a passion for business development?

We're looking for a motivated and results-driven Business Development Lead for Apprenticeships to grow our apprenticeship provision by securing new employer partnerships, generating apprenticeship opportunities and supporting business growth.

What You'll Do

Develop new employer relationships and identify apprenticeship opportunities.

Grow and manage a pipeline of new business leads.

Support employers to recruit apprentices and develop their workforce.

Promote apprenticeships through networking events, employer visits and marketing activities.

Work with existing employers to increase apprenticeship recruitment.

Help create opportunities for T-Level industry placements.

Achieve apprenticeship growth and employer engagement targets.

Experience in business development, sales, recruitment, account management or employer engagement.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

A proactive, target-focused approach.

Strong organisational and digital skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Knowledge of apprenticeships or the education sector would be an advantage but is not essential.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing our apprenticeship provision, building lasting employer partnerships and helping people develop the skills they need to succeed. You will need to have a driving licence and able to attend events outside of working hours from time to time.

If you're driven, ambitious and enjoy creating opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits include: LGPS defined benefit pension scheme (including life assurance), sick pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site car parking, on-site fitness suite, Refectory, and Cycle-to-Work Scheme.

Cirencester College may carry out online searches during the recruitment process on shortlisted candidates, as part of due diligence checks.