Business Growth Lead

Rise Technical Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Overtime

Benefits

Job summary

Simian Risk, a specialist training provider, is seeking a commercially driven Business Growth Lead to develop employer partnerships across London and drive participation in various training programmes including apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, NVQs and commercial training.

You will own employer engagement activities, build a strong industry network and contribute to the growth of the business while collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth learner journeys from engagement to delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales or account management.
• Track record of generating new business and converting opportunities into results.
• Strong ability to engage with employers and identify effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify, approach and secure new employer partnerships across London, targeting SMEs, subcontractors, principal contractors and construction supply chains.
• Build long-term relationships with employers, identifying workforce requirements and training opportunities.
• Generate leads and convert opportunities into apprenticeship starts, Skills Bootcamp enrolments, NVQ registrations and training bookings.
• Drive employer participation in targeted projects and support eligible employees through the process.
• Conduct employer visits, attend networking events and industry meetings to represent the business.
• Grow existing accounts through repeat business and cross-selling across construction training programmes.
• Manage a varied sales pipeline, maintain CRM records and report on activity and revenue.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Employer Engagement

Account Management

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Tools

CRM Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Growth Lead

London

Competitive Salary + Overtime + Benefits + Company Vehicle

Are you an ambitious Business Development professional with a background in sales, employer engagement or account management? Do you have a passion for building relationships, generating new business and driving commercial growth?

Rise Technical is working in partnership with Simian Risk, a specialist training provider within the construction sector, to recruit a Business Growth Lead to support its continued expansion across London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven individual to develop new employer partnerships, generate business opportunities and increase participation across a range of training programmes, including apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, NVQs and commercial training. You will also play a key role in supporting the CITB Roofing Upskilling Project, helping employers address skills shortages and develop their workforce.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of employer engagement activity across London, build a strong industry network and make a tangible contribution to the growth of the business.

The Role

• Identify, approach and secure new employer partnerships across London, targeting SMEs, subcontractors, principal contractors and construction supply chains.
• Build long-term relationships with employers, identifying workforce requirements, skills gaps and opportunities for training and development.
• Generate leads and convert opportunities into apprenticeship starts, Skills Bootcamp enrolments, NVQ registrations and commercial training bookings.
• Drive employer participation in the CITB Roofing Upskilling Project, engaging roofing contractors and supporting eligible employees through the registration process.
• Conduct employer visits, attend networking events and represent the business at industry meetings, careers events and trade forums.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts through repeat business and cross-selling across roofing, scaffolding and wider construction training programmes.
• Manage a varied sales pipeline, maintain accurate CRM records and report on activity, conversions, learner starts and revenue.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure a smooth journey from initial employer engagement through to learner enrolment and programme delivery.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging skills requirements to identify new commercial opportunities.

The Person

• Proven experience in business development, sales, recruitment, employer engagement or account management.
• A track record of generating new business, developing client relationships and converting opportunities into measurable results.
• Confident engaging with employers, understanding their requirements and identifying opportunities to provide effective solutions.
• Commercially minded, target-driven and motivated by achieving growth.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple opportunities while working towards agreed targets.
• Comfortable using CRM systems and Microsoft Office to manage pipelines, prepare proposals and report on performance.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.