Business Development Consultant - Apprenticeships

National Skills Agency; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A national training organization is seeking an experienced Business Development Consultant to enhance employer engagement and drive sales of apprenticeship and training solutions. This role requires strong consultative skills and proven sales experience in the education sector. The successful candidate will work across the UK, maintaining a sales pipeline and collaborating with various teams to achieve targets. A valid driving licence and willingness to travel nation-wide are essential. The position is hybrid, allowing for both remote and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Proven consultative sales experience within the education/apprenticeship sector.
• Experience selling apprenticeships to levy-paying employers.
• Track record of meeting sales targets and generating new business.

Responsibilities

• Engage and develop relationships with employers nationwide to maximise apprenticeship levy use.
• Generate and manage a sales pipeline, ensuring accurate CRM updates.
• Work collaboratively with teams to meet income and KPI targets.

Skills

Consultative sales experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

IT skills

Time management

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Level 3 qualification (A Level or equivalent)

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Consultant (Maternity Cover)

Contract: April 2026 - April 2027; Salary: £36,301-£40,548 p.a.; Hours: 36 hours per week, full year; Location: Hayes (travel across UK and hybrid working required)

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Consultant with a strong background in apprenticeship sales to drive employer engagement and revenue growth nationwide. The role focuses on selling apprenticeship and training solutions to levy and non‑levy paying employers using a consultative, solutions‑led approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage and develop relationships with employers nationwide to maximise apprenticeship levy use and promote training solutions.
• Identify employer needs, close skills gaps, and propose apprenticeship, work experience, and commercial training solutions.
• Develop and manage a territory plan to generate new business.
• Manage employer accounts end‑to‑end, from initial contact through delivery, evaluation, and repeat business.
• Generate and manage a sales pipeline, ensuring accurate CRM and reporting updates.
• Lead Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account administration in line with ESFA requirements.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, apprenticeship recruitment, and senior stakeholders to meet income and KPI targets.
• Identify opportunities for higher apprenticeships, HNC/HNDs, and CPD provision.
• Attend networkingcreased events and represent our client at recruitment and promotional activities.

General Duties

• Comply with our policies, including Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, and Safeguarding.
• Participate in training, open days, and other activities as required.
• Adopt a flexible approach in response to changing business needs.

Person Specification

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• Proven consultative sales experience within the education/apprenticeship sector.
• Experience selling apprenticeships to levy‑paying employers.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Track record of meeting sales targets and generating new business.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules and FE sector.
• Ability to manage pipelines, CRM systems, and multiple priorities.
• Strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven, and able to work independently.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification (A Level or equivalent).
• Understanding of apprenticeship funding reforms.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all(snapshot backgrounds.