Academy Business Development Manager

Askham Bryan College; York; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Askham Bryan College is seeking an Academy Business Development Manager to lead the launch of a new Sports Academy. This role involves designing the Academy model, building partnerships, and creating pathways for student-athletes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sports business development and a passion for education and elite sports.

Benefits

£38,664 base + £10K bonus

Hybrid working

Free on-site Wildlife Park

Discounted gym

Top-tier facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sport-focused business development.
• Energy, ideas, and drive to build something new.
• A black book full of sports contacts.

Responsibilities

• Design and launch the College’s Sports Academy model.
• Forge partnerships with clubs, schools, and governing bodies.
• Create elite pathways for student-athletes.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Partnership Building

Influencing Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

UEFA C or B Licenced (or similar)

Job description

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Base pay range

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Academy Business Development Manager

Ready to build a sports legacy? Passionate about sport, sales, and turning ambition into action?

We’re not just launching a new Sports Academy — we’re redefining how education and elite sport can coexist. And we need a powerhouse of a Business Development Manager to lead the charge.

About the Role

This isn’t a job — it’s a mission. You’ll be the architect of our brand-new multi-sport Academy at Askham Bryan College, shaping everything from partnerships to programmes, talent pipelines to facilities. This is your chance to turn vision into reality and play a pivotal role in the lives of future athletes.

What You'll Do

• Design and launch the College’s Sports Academy model from scratch
• Forge partnerships with clubs, schools, governing bodies, and elite organisations
• Create elite pathways for student-athletes and build recruitment pipelines
• Shape training, events, and competitions from local leagues to international exposure
• Be the face of the Academy — pitch it, sell it, live it
• Align sport with academic excellence (yes, it’s possible!)
• Proven experience in sport-focused business development
• Energy, ideas, and drive to build something new and make it fly
• A black book full of sports contacts (and the charm to grow it)
• Experience developing talent pathways and elite performance programmes
• A sporty edge — maybe you're UEFA C or B licenced (or similar)
• Serious influencing, presenting, and people skills

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• £38,664 base + £10K bonus — because talent should be rewarded
• Hybrid working with a stunning York campus HQ
• Free on-site Wildlife Park (seriously, we have lemurs)
• Discounted gym, top-tier facilities, and a whole College behind you
• Room to grow: this role evolves as you do

If you’ve got a head for business and a heart for sport, this is your moment.

Apply now and let’s build something legendary together.

Please Note: If you are successfully shortlisted you must complete an application form prior to interview inline with safer recruitment.

For the full Job Description please visit our website - https://ce0761li.webitrent.com/ce0761li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=5038431NZL&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=2977753Vwg

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Education

• Industries

  Higher Education and Sports Teams and Clubs

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