Business Development Support Officer

Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions is supporting an apprenticeship training provider to recruit a Business Development Support Officer on a hybrid basis, with 1–2 days in the office in West Midlands or Oxfordshire.

The role focuses on researching potential employer leads, outreach via email, LinkedIn and phone, and booking discovery calls to drive business growth within the apprenticeship sector. Salary is £26,000–£30,000 with a quarterly bonus; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, marketing, recruitment, or business development support.
• Confident, proactive and able to speak with employers.
• Keen to grow commercially and build a long-term career in apprenticeship sector.
• Experience in apprenticeships or training is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and generation to identify potential employer leads.
• Carry out outreach via email, LinkedIn, and telephone.
• Book qualified appointments and support diary coordination.
• Track outreach activity and CRM progress.

Skills

Sales experience

Lead generation

Employer engagement

CRM usage

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Business Development Support Officer Apprenticeship Training Provider

Location: Hybrid – 1–2 days per week in the office (West Midlands or Oxfordshire)

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum

Bonus: Quarterly bonus linked to activity (calls made, appointments booked, vacancies generated and starts)

Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

About the Role

We are working with a growing apprenticeship training provider rated Good by Ofsted, who are looking to appoint a Sales Administrator / Business Development Support professional to join their commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys research, outreach and relationship‑building, and who wants to play a key role in supporting business growth. You’ll work closely with the Business Development Manager, providing hands‑on support across lead generation, employer outreach and appointment booking. The role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to develop commercially within the apprenticeship and skills sector.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead Research & Generation

Research and identify potential employer leads across key markets, including:

• Identify the right decision‑makers and contacts within target organisations

Outreach & Engagement

Carry out targeted outreach via:

• Email
• LinkedIn
• Telephone (confidence picking up the phone is essential)
• Support LinkedIn activity and employer engagement
• Follow up responses and nurture early‑stage interest

Appointment Booking & Sales Support

• Book qualified appointments and discovery calls for the Business Development Manager
• Support diary coordination and meeting preparation
• Track outreach activity, outcomes and progress within the CRM

About You

• Previous experience in sales, marketing, recruitment or business development support
• Confident, proactive and comfortable speaking with employers
• Target focused
• Enjoys working closely as part of a small, fast‑moving team
• Keen to grow commercially and build a long‑term career
• Aligned with business goals and growthExperience in apprenticeships or training is helpful but not essential.

Why Join?

• Hybrid working with flexibility
• Competitive salary plus performance‑related bonus
• Supportive, growing organisation
• Opportunity to develop within sales and employer engagement
• Role with genuine impact on business growth