Business Development Executive

Eastern Education Group Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Education Group Trust is seeking a motivated Business Development Executive for the University and Professional Development Centre in Bury St Edmunds. This part-time, permanent role (0.8 FTE, 29.5 hours/week, 52 weeks/year) focuses on converting enquiries into enrolments and delivering tailored apprenticeship solutions.

You will work with employers and learners to assess needs, provide guidance, and ensure timely completion of digital funding paperwork, with travel between college and

Qualifications

• Self-starter mindset, strong sales focus and the ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Convert enquiries into enrolments while ensuring timely completion of digital funding paperwork.
• Work with employers to assess workforce development needs and deliver apprenticeship solutions.
• Travel to college and employer sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Convert enquiries into enrolments and manage digital funding paperwork.
• Engage with employers to identify apprenticeship opportunities and tailor solutions.
• Conduct detailed business reviews and advise employers, employees and learners.
• Support recruitment across apprenticeship provisions and match candidates to opportunities.
• Willingness to travel between college and employer sites.

Skills

Self-starter

Sales orientation

Target-driven

Customer service

Job description

• University and Professional Development Centre, Bury St Edmunds
• 0.8 FTE – 29.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – Permanent
• Salary: £29,556 - £33,342 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £23,546 - £26,583 per annum

We are seeking a motivated, target-driven Business Development Executive to join our growing team as part of an exciting expansion. This growth hire reflects our ongoing commitment to driving apprenticeship growth and delivering exceptional support to both employers and learners.

A self-starter mindset, strong sales focus, and the ability to meet and exceed targets are essential. In this role, you’ll be responsible for converting enquiries into enrolments while ensuring the accurate and timely completion of digital funding paperwork.

You’ll work closely with new and existing employers to assess their workforce development needs, identify opportunities, and deliver tailored apprenticeship solutions. Excellent customer service experience is vital, as you’ll also conduct detailed business reviews and provide guidance to employers, employees, and prospective learners.

In supporting recruitment across a range of apprenticeship provisions, you will play a key role in matching the right candidates to the right opportunities. Flexibility and adaptability to the changing educational landscape are crucial to succeed in this dynamic and rewarding role. Willingness to travel is essential (between college and employer sites).