Business Development & Bids Manager

South Hampshire College Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension fund of up to 27.1% per annum

Regular training and development

35 days annual leave plus 8 Bank holidays

Job summary

South Hampshire College Group is seeking a Business Development & Bids Manager in Greater London. The role involves managing the business development team to achieve targets, recruiting new staff, and maintaining strong business relationships. Candidates should have experience in team management and knowledge of CRM systems. The position offers benefits such as a substantial pension fund, training, and 35 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team.
• Experience of managing targets and workflows.
• Knowledge and understanding of CRM systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Operational management of the business development team.
• Timely recruitment and induction of new staff.
• Active management of sales activity in line with targets.
• Monitor and report on business development activity.
• Manage a caseload of key accounts.
• Ensure compliant enrolment to all programmes.

Skills

Team management

Target and workflow management

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

CRM systems knowledge

Education

Minimum Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

We are looking for a Business Development & Bids Manager who is passionate, dedicated and skilled.

Below you’ll find details about the role, including responsibilities, qualifications and experience required. For more information about working at South Hampshire College Group, please view the video.

Benefits

• Pension fund of up to 27.1% per annum.
• Regular training and development.
• 35 days annual leave plus 8 Bank holidays.

Duties

• Operational management of the business development team across the group, in line with agreed KPIs.
• Timely recruitment and induction of new staff to vacant team positions as required.
• Active management of sales activity across the business development team in line with agreed annual targets.
• Development of the business development team in line with the group offering, enabling them to market the college group offer in full to employer partners.
• Monitor and report on business development activity, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Manage a caseload of key accounts in line with derived business sectors across the group.
• Monitor and report on DAS activity and D locks, ensuring collaboration across teams to ensure timely resolutions.
• Ensure team deliver compliant enrolment to all programmes in line with defined processes.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships and outstanding customer service across our business development services.
• Actively support and develop the provision in line with strategic needs, working closely with cross‑curricular partners to promote opportunities effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent).

Experience / Knowledge

• Experience managing a team.
• Experience of managing targets and workflows.
• Experience of managing events.
• Knowledge and understanding of CRM systems and reporting.
• Stakeholder management, including presentation skills and public speaking.
• Knowledge and understanding of apprenticeship delivery and legislation, as well as their funding requirements.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.