Business Development Manager - Education

TieTalent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a game-changing collaboration in higher education as a Business Development Manager, focused on apprenticeships and Skills Bootcamps. Lead growth efforts by building partnerships, bridging skills gaps, and transforming lives across Greater Manchester. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in training, apprenticeships, or education sales.
• Proven success in securing new business and managing pipelines.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards and Skills Bootcamps.

Responsibilities

• Lead in securing new business and employer partnerships.
• Design and promote bespoke training solutions.
• Achieve recruitment, revenue, and engagement targets.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Communication

Relationship Building

Job description

About

Business Development Manager - Apprenticeships & Bootcamps

Location: Manchester

Salary: £30,000 + commission based on targets

Hours: 37.5 per week

Closing date: 15th June

Be bold. Be different. Be part of something extraordinary.

UA92 isn’t your typical higher education institution. We’re a game-changing collaboration between education and industry, co-founded by the legendary Class of '92 and backed by Lancaster University. At UA92, we believe in breaking boundaries, transforming lives, and powering potential through education and innovation.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to lead our growth across apprenticeship programmes and Skills Bootcamps – a chance to make a meaningful impact across Greater Manchester and beyond.

The Role

As our Apprenticeships and Bootcamps Business Development Manager, you will build partnerships and shape futures. You’ll forge relationships with employers, connect people to training opportunities, and help bridge skills gaps in key sectors.

What You’ll Do

• Lead in securing new business and developing employer partnerships.
• Design and promote bespoke training solutions.
• Achieve recruitment, revenue, and engagement targets.
• Deliver engaging presentations and workshops.
• Collaborate with academic, marketing, and industry teams.
• Monitor industry trends, funding updates, and developments.

What We’re Looking For

• Passionate and persuasive communicator with experience in training, apprenticeships, or education sales.
• Proven success in securing new business and managing pipelines.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship standards, levy systems, and Skills Bootcamps.
• Collaborative relationship-builder thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Brave, bold, inclusive, and ready to drive change.

When you click apply, you will be directed to our careers page to complete your application.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Business Development
• Sales

Work Experience

• Business Developer / Sales Development Representative

Languages

• English