Business Development Manager (Funded Training)

Tempus Training; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in Brighton is seeking a Management professional to lead learner engagement, build partnerships, and manage team performance. The ideal candidate brings experience in funded training or recruitment, demonstrating exceptional communication and strategic sales skills. Join us to contribute to our mission of creating opportunities and changing lives. This is a pivotal role with growth potential in an ambitious organization committed to inclusion.

Benefits

Impact: Create opportunities and change lives

Growth: Senior role with ambitious strategy

Inclusion: Committed to equal opportunities

Qualifications

• High-energy experienced manager in funded training or recruitment.
• Background in government-funded contracts and meeting KPIs.
• Understanding of Social Media Marketing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities for learner engagement and partnership referrals.
• Source job vacancies for guaranteed interviews for learners.
• Build and maintain relationships with referral partners.
• Manage and mentor the learner bookings team.
• Oversee the collection of learner progression data.

Skills

Exceptional Communication

Strategic Sales Ability

Leadership Experience

Digital Proficiency

Tools

MS Office

CRM

Job description

About Tempus Training

Tempus Training is a leading Independent,Ofsted Grade 1, Training Provider. We deliver high-quality, government-funded learning programmes across the UK, currently supporting thousands of learners each year to gain the skills they need to change their lives.

The Role

This is a pivotal management position responsible for the"Golden Thread"of our funded courses: securing the right learners, building the right partnerships, and ensuring successful employment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Learner Engagement: Lead activities to promote our courses and achieve referrals from partner organisations and agencies.
• Employer Engagement: Proactively source high-quality job vacancies from employers who can provide our learners with a guaranteed job interview.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain successful partnerships with referral partners including JCP, Probation Services, and local employment groups.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and motivate the internal learner bookings team to achieve course enrollment targets.
• Outcome Tracking: Oversee the collection of vital learner progression data, ensuring all interview and employment outcomes are recorded accurately and communicated to relevant stakeholders.

About You

You are a high-energy"closer"with a background in funded training, recruitment, or business development. You understand the complexities of government-funded contracts and have a proven track record of meeting ambitious KPIs.

• Exceptional Communication: The ability to pitch our training solutions to employers and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic Sales Ability: Proven experience in lead generation, closing deals, and managing key accounts.
• Leadership Experience: A natural ability to manage a team, drive performance, and "think on your feet" in a fast-paced environment.
• Digital Proficiency: Strong IT skills (MS Office / CRM) to manage reporting and data-driven decision-making. A knowledge and understanding of Social Media Marketing would be beneficial.

Why Join Tempus?

• Impact: Join an organization that is genuinely "Creating Opportunities and Changing Lives".
• Growth: Play a senior role in a company with an ambitious strategy to double the number of learners we support.
• Inclusion: We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to equal opportunities for all applicants.

How to Apply

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