Apprenticeship Business Development Manager

S Knights Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in the East Midlands is seeking an Apprenticeship Business Development Manager to develop employer partnerships and promote apprenticeship programmes. You will lead initiatives to achieve apprenticeship targets across Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, and Mansfield. The ideal candidate will have a background in apprenticeship sales and employer engagement, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Flexible and hybrid working environment

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Mileage and expenses covered

Ongoing professional development support

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Proven success in achieving apprenticeship start or sales targets.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to develop and convert new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage employer partnerships across East Midlands.
• Promote apprenticeships and work-based learning programmes.
• Deliver sales strategies to achieve apprenticeship targets.
• Prepare proposals and presentations for employers.
• Attend networking and regional skills events.
• Collaborate with teams for programme delivery.
• Provide market insights for bid development.

Skills

Employer engagement

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Sales strategies

Business development

Passion for skills development

Education

Experience in apprenticeship sales or work-based learning

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Apprenticeship Business Development Manager

Location : East Midlands (Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Mansfield)

Salary : £35,000 – £40,000

Contract : Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid

Are you passionate about apprenticeships, work-based learning, and helping employers develop skilled, confident teams? This is an exciting opportunity to grow apprenticeship and skills programmes across the East Midlands, supporting businesses and learners to achieve their full potential.

Company

You’ll be joining a well-established, values-driven training provider delivering high-quality apprenticeships, work-based learning, and skills development programmes across the region. The organisation is committed to helping learners access training opportunities while supporting employers to build capable and future-ready workforces.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£35,000 – £40,000) with bonus potential
• Hybrid working and flexibility across the East Midlands
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Mileage and expenses covered for regional travel
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support
• Clear career progression and supportive management

About the Job

As an Apprenticeship Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing employer relationships, promoting apprenticeship and work-based learning solutions, and driving apprenticeship starts across Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, and Mansfield.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing employer partnerships across the East Midlands
• Promoting apprenticeships and work-based learning programmes to meet employer needs
• Delivering sales and engagement strategies to achieve apprenticeship start targets
• Preparing tailored proposals, presentations, and contracts for employers
• Attending employer meetings, networking events, and regional skills events
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and programme delivery
• Providing market insights and supporting tender or bid development where required

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in apprenticeship sales, employer engagement, or work-based learning business development.

Qualifications

• Proven success in achieving apprenticeship start or sales targets
• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding, delivery models, and work-based learning programmes
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to develop and convert new business opportunities
• Confidence working independently and managing regional priorities
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the East Midlands
• A passion for skills development, apprenticeships, and workforce growth

Apply Now

If you are driven to grow apprenticeships, build employer partnerships, and support work-based learning, we want to hear from you. Apply now to play a key role in shaping the future of apprenticeships across the East Midlands, helping learners and employers succeed