Business Development Manager

Nelson and Colne College Group; Accrington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Generous annual leave

Sick pay scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College Group in Accrington is seeking a Business Development Manager. You will build relationships with external agencies, community representatives, employers and stakeholders to identify opportunities for the College group, including Adult Learning and Apprenticeships, across a pan-Lancashire footprint.

The successful candidate will be based at Accrington & Rossendale College with potential travel to other sites.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English, at Grade C/4 or above.
• Experience of working in a varied role, including administrative tasks.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proven Account Management experience, or other relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with external agencies, community representatives, employers and stakeholders to identify and secure opportunities for the whole College group including Adult Learning and Apprenticeships, in a pan-Lancashire footprint.
• Manage a portfolio of accounts with a strong focus on ethical growth, client satisfaction and maximising full College portfolio opportunities.
• Achieve engagement and enrolment targets.
• To be actively involved in the recruitment and selection processes for apprentice, including the vacancy matching and interviewing as required.

Skills

GCSEs including Maths & English

Administrative experience

Written communication

Account management experience

Job description

The Vacancy

Business Development Manager

Salary: Up to £34,596.01 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 37 per week

Working Weeks: 52 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Site: Accrington & Rossendale College

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 1 November 2026

Interview Date: Friday 13 November 2026

"Together, Let's Be Extraordinary"

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group.

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding careers prospects.

The Exciting Role

Are you passionate about building relationships and networking? Do you have excelled communication and interpersonal skills? Do you thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment?

If the answer is yes, then our Business Development Manager role could be your next career step.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at our Accrington & Rossendale College site but may be required to travel across sites.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Work with external agencies, community representatives, employers and stakeholders to identify and secure opportunities for the whole College group including Adult Learning and Apprenticeships, in a pan-Lancashire footprint
• Manage a portfolio of accounts with a strong focus on ethical growth, client satisfaction and maximising full College portfolio opportunities
• Achieve engagement and enrolment targets
• To be actively involved in the recruitment and selection processes for apprentice, including the vacancy matching and interviewing as required

What We Are Looking For:

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English, at Grade C/4 or above
• Experience of working in a varied role, including administrative tasks
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
• Proven Account Management experience, or other relevant experience

What We Offer in Return:

• Access to a workplace pension scheme - with generous employer contributions
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our 'working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team [e-mail]

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

East Lancashire Learning Group

East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is comprised of Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning and ELLG Professional Services. Together we exist to transform lives through education, skills, and opportunity. Across the Group, we are home to 2,400 A Level and technical students aged 16 to 18, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 apprentices, and 400 higher education students, all taking confident steps into high-value professional and technical careers through skills and higher education.

We are deeply rooted in our communities and proud to work alongside hundreds of local employers, shaping a skilled, adaptable, and ambitious workforce that drives growth and opportunity across our region. Our commitment goes beyond teaching; we offer personalised support, real-world experiences, and pathways that raise aspirations and strengthen social mobility for learners of all backgrounds.

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for 20 consecutive years - the only college in the country to achieve this - ELLG combines excellent teaching and learning, driven by evidence-based pedagogies and practice, with innovation and employer partnership to meet the evolving needs of learners, industry, and society. Our drive towards research and development in teaching and learning underpins our practice, supporting our colleges to achieve sector-leading outcomes in English and maths, exceptional A level progress, and high satisfaction in higher education through the National Student Survey. In doing so, we create opportunities that strengthen our region, support employers, and open doors for every learner to achieve their potential.

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