Business Development Manager – Full Time – Newham

Catering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Limited is seeking a recruitment and employer relationship professional to promote training programmes and apprenticeships in London. You will generate leads, build strong employer relationships, and support learners' placements while meeting targets. The role requires fast start, excellent communication, and UK work rights.

Salary £40,000–£45,000 per annum, permanent. Based in Newham, London, you will manage databases and CRM systems to report on progress and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in a target-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads for training programmes, apprenticeships, and bespoke workplace learning solutions.
• Build relationships with employers to promote and sell training options, ensuring opportunities for upskilling staff and recruiting learners.
• Identify business development prospects, including tailored training solutions for employer needs.
• Assist employers with recruiting apprentices and navigating processes for workplace learning programmes.
• Conduct recruitment activities for young learners, supporting their placement into suitable roles.
• Regularly update and maintain employer databases for accurate reporting and compliance purposes.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Target-driven

Independent working

Tools

MS Office

Databases

CRM systems

Job description

Role Purpose

Build and maintain relationships with employers to promote training programmes and apprenticeships.
Meet measurable targets by securing new business opportunities and learner placements.
Identify and capitalise on additional business development opportunities during employer interactions.

Responsibilities

Generate leads for training programmes, apprenticeships, and bespoke workplace learning solutions.
Build relationships with employers to promote and sell training options, ensuring opportunities for both upskilling staff and recruiting learners.
Identify business development prospects, including tailored training solutions for employer needs.
Assist employers with recruiting apprentices and navigating processes for workplace learning programmes.
Conduct recruitment activities for young learners, supporting their placement into suitable roles.
Regularly update and maintain employer databases for accurate reporting and compliance purposes.

Requirements

Relevant experience in a target-driven environment
Available to start quickly
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, and CRM systems
Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work independently
Full rights to work within the UK

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

© Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters.

Salary: £40000 – £45000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Newham, London