Business Development Manager - Apprenticeships & Commercial Training

Find Recruitment Group LTD; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to spearhead new client partnerships in apprenticeship and commercial training programmes. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in business development within education and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. This remote position offers a salary of £45,000 - £55,000 plus OTE, along with a comprehensive benefits package including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Reward platform - discounts with 800+ retailers

25 days holiday (rising with service)

Well-being and recognition programmes

Paid fertility appointments & fostering-friendly employer policies

Pension - matched at 5%

Life assurance (4x salary)

Professional development and qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development within education, training, or workforce development.
• Strong knowledge of apprenticeship funding models and commercial training.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and proposal design skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactive business development across commercial and apprenticeship markets.
• Build influential relationships with employers, partners, and sector stakeholders.
• Design tailored proposals aligned to workforce challenges.

Skills

Business development in education

Stakeholder engagement

Proposal design

Market intelligence interpretation

Relationship-building

Job description

FIND is a specialist staffing business servicing the Skills, Learning, and Apprenticeship markets across the UK.

Business Development Manager - Insurance & Financial Services Training

Location: Remote

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + OTE

About the Organisation

A leading provider of insurance and financial services apprenticeships and commercial training, supporting employers across the UK with specialist workforce development solutions. The organisation partners with businesses in highly regulated sectors to deliver innovative programmes that help address skills gaps, drive performance, and support long-term growth.

The Role

As Principal Consultant - Business Development, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and securing new client partnerships across apprenticeship and commercial training programmes. Reporting to the Head of Growth, you'll lead on new business activity, align opportunities with strategic priorities, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth client onboarding and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactive business development across commercial and apprenticeship markets.
• Build influential relationships with employers, partners, and sector stakeholders.
• Design tailored proposals aligned to workforce challenges, funding frameworks, and policy drivers.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues on go-to-market strategy and opportunity prioritisation.
• Support seamless client handovers in partnership with the Head of Client Success.
• Represent the organisation at industry events and forums.

About You

Essential:

• Proven track record in business development within education, training, or workforce development.
• Strong knowledge of apprenticeship funding models and commercial training.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and proposal design skills.
• Ability to interpret market intelligence and policy trends to inform strategy.
• Confident communicator and relationship-builder at senior levels.

Desirable:

• Experience in employer-provider partnerships or sector bodies.
• Knowledge of digital learning platforms and workforce development trends.
• Experience contributing to marketing or thought leadership campaigns.
• Passion for inclusive workforce development and social impact.

Benefits

• Reward platform - discounts with 800+ retailers
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Well-being and recognition programmes
• Paid fertility appointments & fostering-friendly employer policies
• Pension - matched at 5%
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Professional development and qualifications