Business Development Coordinator

Hugh Baird College; England; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

50 days holiday

Flexible working

Medicash

Pension scheme LGPS

Professional development

Gym access

Mental health support

Travel discounts

Retail discounts

Blue Light card

On-campus parking

Résumé du poste

Hugh Baird College in Bootle is seeking a proactive Business Development Coordinator to join our Outstanding team. You will manage inbound leads, coordinate enrolments and ensure apprenticeship documentation is completed accurately and compliantly.

Ideal candidates have deep knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules, the DAS, and regional employer grants, plus experience in business development or employer engagement within FE or apprenticeships.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, sales, or employer engagement within FE or apprenticeships.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules and compliance.
• Highly organised, proactive, and resilient.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

Responsabilités

• Respond to employer and learner enquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
• Coordinate enrolments, inductions, and eligibility checks.
• Maintain accurate records to support ESFA and audit requirements.
• Promote apprenticeship and skills programmes to new and existing employers.
• Support employer engagement events and marketing activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless learner onboarding.

Connaissances

Business development

Employer engagement

Organisational skills

Communication

Driving licence

Description du poste

Description

Business Development Coordinator

Port Academy Building, Bootle

Full-Time, Permanent

£29,000 per annum

40 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Access to Medicash and a wide range of staff benefits

Join an Outstanding Team

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive Business Development Coordinator to act as the vital link between our employers, learners, and delivery teams. In this dynamic role, you’ll manage inbound leads, coordinate enrolments, and ensure all apprenticeship documentation is completed accurately and compliantly.

To succeed, you’ll need:

• In-depth knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules, the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS), and regional employer grants.
• Proven experience in a business development or employer engagement role.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel to employer sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to employer and learner enquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
• Coordinate enrolments, inductions, and eligibility checks.
• Maintain accurate records to support ESFA and audit requirements.
• Promote apprenticeship and skills programmes to new and existing employers.
• Support employer engagement events and marketing activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless learner onboarding.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in business development, sales, or employer engagement within FE or apprenticeships.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules and compliance.
• Highly organised, proactive, and resilient.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College

Why Join Hugh Baird College?

When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:

Generous holiday allowance

• Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.

Flexible Working

• We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.

Medicash

• Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.

Pension Scheme

• You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.

Professional Development

• We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.

Industrial Commercial Updates

• Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.

Reward and Recognition

• Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.

Lifestyle Fitness Gym

• You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.

Health and Wellbeing

• You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Travel

• You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.

Retail Discounts

• You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.

Blue Light Card

• You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.

Who We Are

Hugh Baird College and University Centre is one of the top further education providers in the UK and one of only three colleges in the North West to hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating.

Serving the Liverpool City Region, the College includes Sefton Sixth Form College in Litherland and offers a wide range of opportunities, including vocational training for school leavers and adults, apprenticeships, A-levels, and university-level courses.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Across our campuses, provisions, and the entire organisation, we are united by a shared vision, mission, strategic priorities, and values. These define who we are, shape our behaviour, and guide our work every day. Find out more

Safeguarding Our Students

Hugh Baird College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and we expect all staff to uphold this commitment. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check, and applicants must disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings in accordance with current guidelines.

Are you ready to make your mark?

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team, shape the future of education, and leave a legacy of impact.