Apprenticeship Business Development Manager

S Knights Recruitment; Hay Mills; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Apprenticeship Business Development Manager to lead strategic growth and manage employer partnerships across the Midlands. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development and strong leadership skills, with a data-driven approach to expand apprenticeship opportunities. Flexible travel required.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Impact on national strategies

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development within apprenticeships or skills.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercially minded with a data-driven approach.
• Flexible to travel across the Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage key employer accounts to expand apprenticeship opportunities.
• Lead and support a team of Account Managers to deliver against ambitious targets.
• Conduct strategic reviews with employers to align services with workforce needs.
• Use data insights to track performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Work with internal stakeholders to drive alignment across contracts.
• Represent the organisation at employer meetings.

Skills

Business development

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Job description

Overview

Apprenticeship Business Development Manager
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Location: East & West Midlands (home-based with regional travel)

Are you passionate about apprenticeships and employer partnerships? This role offers the chance to lead strategic growth while helping organisations develop their future workforce.

Company

You'll join a respected organisation at the heart of the employability and skills sector. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, they empower staff to make a difference while offering flexibility, career development, and the chance to influence national apprenticeship strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage key employer accounts to expand apprenticeship opportunities.
• Lead and support a team of Account Managers to deliver against ambitious targets.
• Conduct strategic reviews with employers to align services with workforce needs.
• Use data insights to track performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Work with internal stakeholders to drive alignment across skills and employability contracts.
• Represent the organisation at regional and national employer meetings.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven track record in business development within apprenticeships or skills.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to motivate teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercially minded with a data-driven approach.
• Flexible to travel across the Midlands.

Apply Now

If you're ready to make an impact in the apprenticeship sector and lead on growth, apply now.