Business Development Manager

Judicium; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to grow its service offerings. The role involves identifying apprenticeship opportunities and building strong relationships with employers. Ideal candidates have a proven sales track record, excellent communication skills, and a passion for making a difference. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a healthcare plan and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive base salary & commission

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare Plan

Free life insurance

Pension contributions

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in a sales or employer engagement role.
• Strong understanding of apprenticeships, including funding and delivery models.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for your portfolio of client accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and engagement targets.

Skills

Sales success

Employer engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Job description

Job Details: Business Development Manager

Founded in 2007, Inspire ATA has grown to become the UK's leading flexi‑job apprenticeship agency, offering short‑term apprenticeship placements through a unique recruit, employ, train, and deploy model. We bridge talent and opportunities through flexible recruitment solutions, empowering candidates to shape their careers and connecting them with forward‑thinking organisations to build thriving future‑ready teams.

Our mission statement is to inspire ambition and widen horizons. Our purpose is to create and nurture apprenticeship opportunities that might not otherwise exist. Inspire ATA has grown significantly in the last 3 years and expects to continue on this journey of growth. Our main client‑base is schools, but we work with organisations of all types and sizes. Ranked 1st in the “Rate My Apprenticeship” Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2024‑25. We are a sister company to LMP Education, which is listed on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers as Let Me Play Ltd. (UKPRN 10040664) and is ranked 1st in the “Rate My Apprenticeship” Top 50 Training Providers 2024‑25. Inspire ATA is part of the LMP Group. Each company within the group has the collective mission to inspire ambition and widen horizons. Each company intends to provide opportunities and support social change across the UK. The focus is on education and social impact: working together to bring about positive and sustainable development.

About the job

As Inspire ATA continues to grow and evolve, we’re seeking a motivated and proactive Consultant to help develop and strengthen our national service offering. This role will focus on identifying and creating apprenticeship opportunities for young people, as well as supporting workforce development for organisations across England. You will play a key role in expanding our Flexi‑Job Apprenticeship model, helping to mobilise this innovative approach to flexible, short‑term placements. The ideal candidate will be self‑driven, target‑focused, and passionate about building relationships that make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for your portfolio of client accounts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, ensuring exceptional customer service throughout their journey.
• Identify and engage new prospective clients, presenting the benefits of apprenticeship training and the Flexi‑Job Apprenticeship model.
• Lead consultative discussions with key decision‑makers to understand workforce needs and offer tailored apprenticeship solutions.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams—Recruitment, Operations, and Client Success—to ensure a seamless end‑to‑end process from vacancy creation to apprentice placement and ongoing support.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with internal processes and reporting requirements.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and engagement targets.
• Represent Inspire ATA at networking events, meetings, and presentations where required.

About you

• Proven track record of success in a sales or employer engagement role.
• Strong understanding of apprenticeships, including funding and delivery models (knowledge of the ATA or Flexi‑Job Apprenticeship model is desirable).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, can‑do attitude with a passion for achieving results.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Sound IT skills (Microsoft Office suite, CRM systems, etc.).
• Experience working within the apprenticeship, training, or recruitment sectors.
• Ability to find creative solutions and respond effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

What we Offer

• Competitive base salary & commission package.
• 28 days holiday and an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to a maximum of 33 days plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare Plan after probation, including access to a private GP.
• Free life insurance covering up to four times your salary from day 1.
• Pension contributions after 3 months.
• Flexible benefits after probation: options such as extra holiday, dental, healthcare plan topping‑up, bikes, gym membership, electric cars, etc.

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and other LMP stakeholders. Some work is confidential, and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the General Data Regulation Act.

Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities

The LMP Group are committed to anti‑discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.

Pre‑employment Checks

Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right‑to‑work checks and DBS applications via an external provider. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.