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Business Development Manager – Apprenticeships

6th February 2025

Job Type
Permanent
Location
National Coverage
Discipline
Skills, Training & Apprenticeships
Remuneration
up to £36k plus bonus scheme, 25 days hol & Bank hols, Health insurance, long service awards

Business Development Manager – Apprenticeships

£28k to £36k basic plus bonus scheme – really good bonus structure – Realistic £40k OTE – Uncapped 

Hybrid / Yorkshire / Northwest

Benefits  25days + 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.

Do you have ?

  • 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

To apply for the role of Business Development Manager – Apprenticeships Northwest/Yorkshire/East Mids based ideally – with our growing training provider please email your cv to [email protected] or call 0161 320 3793 / 07866625747

Tina Lacey Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to the skills, training and welfare to work sectors nationally.  We are committed to giving full free pre-interview advice and guidance right throughout the interview process.

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