Salary: £34,073 - £37,225Contract: Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours-Location: South Bristol Skills Academy There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at City of Bristol College, with recent investment in our already outstanding teaching facilities the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students. We have an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive team member.We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Business Development Manager (BDM) to be based at our South Bristol Skills Academy.About the role:The role of Business Development Manager is key to ensuring the success of the College’s strategy to rapidly expand our employer-facing work, including apprenticeships and full cost courses, as well as in promoting and cross-selling the full range of College provision (including that offered by College subsidiaries). They must be keen to work with busy fast-paced teams, be a good communicator who can engage our stakeholders, reach new customers and grow our reputation as a leading provider of education in Bristol.The BDM will focus on identifying new opportunities and liaising with employers across Bristol, regionally and nationally, to secure new business and to grow the pipeline of profitable, high-quality apprenticeships to be provided by the College. The BDM will be instrumental in attracting and securing new business; working with colleagues across curriculum delivery areas in order to ensure that new employers experience a seamless handover to the delivery side of the College.What we offer:A generous holiday entitlement of 26 holiday days (plus bank holidays and 10 closure days)Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 18.0%Great discounts on hair and beauty treatments offered on siteFamily-friendly policies including flexible and hybrid working, compassionate leave, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, parental leave, job share and fostering friendly leaveUp to 3 days paid volunteer leaveExcellent facilities including study centres, City Salon, multi-faith prayer rooms, bike storage, City Restaurant (situated at College Green and at SBSA), refectoriesCycle to work schemeA variety of online shopping discounts and offers and cash health planPlus a supportive package to ensure continuous professional development.About us:At City of Bristol College, we have one goal: to help our students succeed. We offer the widest range of academic and vocational qualifications in the area, with more than 1,000 courses available from entry to degree level. We provide education and training to approximately 12,000 students each year. The College is made up of five centres across Bristol and each centre offers excellent, well-equipped, purpose-built facilities. In addition, we have a wide range of community partners allowing us to offer courses in venues across the city. More information about the College can be found on our website. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.We are also committed to becoming a Trauma informed setting. We recognise that some of our students have experienced adversity and Trauma and that for some, these experiences may be an ongoing part of everyday life. With this awareness a Trauma Informed approach is embedded in how we work in all departments across the college and this is enhanced by regular staff training and support.Closing date: Tuesday 19th March 2024Interview date: Wednesday 27th March 2024