Academy Business Development Manager. Job in York Education & Training Jobs

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 launch their new Sports Academy. This hybrid role involves building partnerships, creating athlete pathways, and aligning sports with academic excellence, offering a base salary of £38,664 plus bonuses in a vibrant environment that includes a wildlife park onsite.

Benefits

£10K performance bonus

Hybrid working

On-site Wildlife Park

Excellent holidays

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sport-focused business development.
• Energy and ideas to build from scratch.
• Experience in developing talent pathways.

Responsibilities

• Design and launch the College's Sports Academy model.
• Forge partnerships with various clubs and organizations.
• Create pathways for student-athletes.

Skills

Business Development

Sports Contacts

Influencing Skills

Presenting Skills

Education

UEFA C or B Licence

Job description

Academy Business Development Manager

York (Hybrid) | £38,664 + £10K Bonus | Wildlife Park Views & Serious Growth Potential

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!)

You Bring:

• 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)
• Excellent holidays + Christmas shutdown
• 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.

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