Business Development Manager

National Learning Group; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

31 days annual leave (incl holidays)

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Performance Bonus

Job summary

National Learning Group is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to grow the organisation through new partnerships and learner recruitment opportunities. You will build relationships with employers, schools, local authorities, charities and community organisations to generate enquiries and drive growth.

This role suits someone who enjoys networking, developing partnerships and managing opportunities from first conversation through to implementation; a full UK driving licence and

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, partnerships or account management.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Confidence managing your own pipeline and opportunities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage your own workload.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Experience within education, training, skills or apprenticeships.
• Existing network across the North East.
• Experience using CRM systems such as HubSpot.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with employers, schools, local authorities, charities and community organisations to generate enquiries and support business growth.
• Identify opportunities that lead to learner recruitment and partnerships, from initial conversation through to implementation.

Skills

Business development experience

Relationship-building

Pipeline management

Communication & presentation

Self-motivation

Driving licence & travel

Education/Training/Apprenticeships

North East network

HubSpot CRM

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

• Competitive Basic Salary (£40k-50k DOE) + Performance Bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• 31 days Annual Leave (incl public holidays) + option to purchase more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded Business Development Manager to help grow National Learning Group through new partnerships and learner recruitment opportunities.

You’ll build relationships with employers, schools, local authorities, charities and community organisations, identifying opportunities that generate enquiries and support business growth.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys networking, developing partnerships and managing opportunities from initial conversation through to implementation.

What You'll Need

• Experience in business development, partnerships or account management
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Confidence managing your own pipeline and opportunities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage your own workload.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Experience within education, training, skills or apprenticeships
• Existing network across the North East
• Experience using CRM systems such as HubSpot

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows safer recruitment practices and includes appropriate pre‑employment checks, which may include obtaining references, verifying qualifications and identity, conducting a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where applicable, and assessing candidates’ suitability to work with vulnerable groups.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.