Area Relationship and Development Lead

TPP RECRUITMENT; City Of London; Remote; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce development organization is seeking an Area Relationship and Development Lead to engage with further education providers and address their professional development needs. This full-time role involves significant travel and requires experience in the further education sector. The ideal candidate will be an autonomous communicator with excellent relationship-building skills. The position is remote but requires regional and national travel, with a salary of £44,400 per annum and a fixed-term contract until July 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in the further education and skills sector.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with operational focus.

Responsibilities

• Engage with FE providers to identify their professional development needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Travel regionally and nationally as required.

Skills

Experience in the further education and skills sector

Strong knowledge of T Levels

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Willingness to use generative AI tools

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting professional development in the further education sector?

TPP Recruitment is supporting the workforce development body for the Further Education and Training sector to appoint an Area Relationship and Development Lead.

Salary: £44,400 per annum  Employment type: Fixed term contract to July 2026  Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week  Working arrangements: Remote working with significant travel  Start date: ASAP, early January 2026 at the latest.

About the Organisation

The organisation is the workforce development body for the Further Education and Training sector, working in partnership with others to deliver professional learning and development for teachers, trainers and leaders. Their mission is to improve education and training for learners aged 14 and over, supporting lifelong learning and social justice. The organisation is proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, guided by values and a commitment to sustainable practice.

About the Role

As Area Relationship and Development Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of engaging with FE providers, understanding their CPD needs, and connecting them to the right opportunities. This is a hands‑on, operational role where your autonomy, energy, and relationship‑building skills will make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with T Level and FE providers to identify and support their professional development needs
• Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Facilitate Training Needs Analyses and provide sector intelligence
• Promote and increase engagement in professional development programmes and networks
• Collaborate with internal teams and delivery partners to shape programme content
• Maintain accurate records using CRM systems
• Travel regionally and nationally, with occasional overnight stays
• Represent the organisation at meetings, events, and networks

Skills / Experience Required

• Experience in the further education and skills sector
• Strong knowledge of T Levels (desirable)
• Confident, credible communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage your own caseload and diary
• Quick to learn new systems and processesy
• Self‑starter with motivation, enthusiasm, and operational focus
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Willingness to use generative AI tools as part of daily workflow

Interview Process

• One stage, online interview
• Interviews from week commencing 8th December 2025

To Apply

• Bespoke cover letter (no more than 1 A4 page)
• CV

Deadline

• Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply ASAP to ensure yours is considered

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.