Business Development Manager - Apprenticeship Sales
Up to £35k basic plus bonus scheme - Uncapped
Hybrid / Yorkshire / ideally based close to Barnsley/Sheffield - two visits to HQ weekly.
Benefits 25 days + all bank holidays, Birthday off, Christmas Shopping day, Healthcare, support, CPD
Accountable for creating and implementing a comprehensive referral strategy to drive Apprenticeship starts. Develop referral pathways with employers and key stakeholder organizations, working closely with them to promote the full spectrum of professional Apprenticeship services. Ensure a coordinated approach with operational teams and deliver management reports on the effectiveness of start generation initiatives. Courses include Leadership and Management, Housing and Property, Hair and Barbering, Early Years, Business & Professional up to Level 7.
Develop and manage referral strategies to drive the success of Apprenticeship programs, ensuring start volumes meet KPIs.
Collaborate with employers to create opportunities for progression and employment.
Conduct Organizational Needs Analysis with employers to determine the most suitable programs and address their needs.
Work closely with Curriculum and Operational Delivery teams to ensure opportunities are maximized for learners, leading to better outcomes.
Lead stakeholder engagement efforts to support contract performance and business growth.
Manage relationships with specialist partners or suppliers to enhance learner achievement and progression.
Evaluate the success and progress of referral activities, tracking conversion rates, distance traveled, and other key outcomes.
Maintain strong partnerships with Delivery Teams across contract areas to ensure seamless conversion from referral to start and achievement.
Qualifications
A detailed knowledge and understanding of Apprenticeship Programmes
An understanding of ESFA Funding Rules
Ability to present to multiple audiences
Deliver high levels of customer service that leads to employer and learner engagement
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise with a range of stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally
Ability to profile and forecast activity of referrals and to meet and exceed targets
Proven track record of working with people with complex barriers to engagement and progression
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