Business Development Manager

Shaping Lives; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaping Lives is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our growing Commercial Team and drive apprenticeship growth across the education sector. This remote role focuses on building pipelines from scratch, developing strategic employer partnerships, and delivering results in a target-driven environment.

You will drive apprenticeship enrolments by forming partnerships with Schools, Academies, and MATs, engaging senior education leaders, and promoting high-quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience in apprenticeship sales, employer engagement, or business development (target-driven).
• Experience building new business pipelines or sales desks from scratch.
• Track record of exceeding sales targets and KPIs.
• Experience working with Schools, Academies, and MATs.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship programmes and funding options.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth and apprenticeship enrolments.
• Develop strategic partnerships with Schools, Academies, and MATs.
• Engage with senior education leaders and decision-makers.
• Deliver tailored workforce development solutions.
• Promote high-quality apprenticeship programmes to develop and retain talent.

Skills

apprenticeship sales experience

employer engagement

business development

Job description

We're Hiring | Business Development Manager | Remote | Up to £40,000 DOE + Monthly Bonus

Are you an experienced apprenticeship sales professional with a passion for winning new business and exceeding targets?

Shaping Lives is looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to join our growing Commercial Team and help drive apprenticeship growth across the education sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has successfully built sales pipelines from scratch, developed strategic employer partnerships, and consistently delivered exceptional results in a target-driven environment.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in apprenticeship sales, employer engagement, or business development


• Experience building new business pipelines, territories, or sales desks from the ground up


• A track record of exceeding sales targets and KPIs


• Experience working with Schools, Academies, and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs)


• Knowledge of apprenticeship programmes such as Teaching Assistant, Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5, and Safeguarding


• Strong understanding of apprenticeship funding, levy and non-levy opportunities


• Excellent consultative sales, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills


• A genuine passion for sales, personal growth, and delivering outstanding outcomes

What you'll be doing:

• Driving new business growth and apprenticeship enrolments


• Developing strategic partnerships across Schools, Academies, and MATs


• Engaging with senior education leaders and decision-makers


• Delivering tailored workforce development solutions


• Promoting high-quality apprenticeship programmes that help employers develop and retain talent


• Contributing to a collaborative team environment where best practice and continuous improvement are encouraged

At Shaping Lives, we're committed to transforming careers, supporting employers, and creating meaningful opportunities through apprenticeships. You'll join a purpose-driven organisation where your contribution directly impacts learners, educators, and employers while providing an opportunity to build a rewarding and successful career.