Business Development Manager — Education & Care (Hybrid)

The Opportunity Provider Ltd (TOP); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Hybrid working

25 days holidays

Birthday day off

Healthcare plan

Dental plan

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

The Opportunity Provider Ltd (TOP) is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Adult Health and Social Care sector. The role combines new business generation from a fresh desk with nurturing key accounts across England, with hybrid working and travel 1-2 days per week.

You will own diary management, develop tailored training solutions, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver impact while meeting ambitious targets and expanding client partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within apprenticeships or work-based learning.
• Proven track record of meeting targets and driving growth.
• Ability to build relationships with senior managers via face-to-face, email, and phone interactions.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of CRM systems.
• Outstanding organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel across England for meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing business development strategies aligned with client and company goals.
• Applying strong care sector knowledge to identify market opportunities and build tailored training solutions.
• Working towards key targets.
• Managing a portfolio of key client accounts and extending their lifetime value.
• Identifying new business opportunities, market growth areas, and commercial partnerships.
• Building strong relationships with senior decision-makers and stakeholders across industries.
• Representing The Opportunity Provider at local and national events and conferences.
• Collaborating with internal teams (Delivery, Marketing, Curriculum, and Quality) to deliver bespoke training solutions.
• Assisting with negotiations and securing new partnerships.
• Maintaining accurate, GDPR-compliant CRM records.
• Your typical week will include working remotely from home, with occasional travel across England for client meetings, industry events, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

BD in Apprenticeships

Sell to senior managers

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

CRM knowledge

MS Office

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity Provider Ltd (TOP) is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Adult Health and Social Care sector. The role combines new business generation from a fresh desk with nurturing key accounts across England, with hybrid working and travel 1-2 days per week.

You will own diary management, develop tailored training solutions, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver impact while meeting ambitious targets and expanding client partnerships.