Business Growth Officer

University Centre Somerset College Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK seeks a Business Growth Officer to drive engagement across its Apprenticeships and Skills Bootcamps. The role involves managing employer relationships, generating leads, and contributing to income objectives. Candidates should have experience in business development, strong communication skills, and a consultative approach. The position is ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced environments and can effectively engage with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development or similar roles.
• Strong communication and consultative skills.
• Ability to manage sales cycles and engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for new employers.
• Manage leads through the full sales cycle.
• Collaborate with various teams to enhance marketing strategies.
• Meet target-driven objectives and build employer relationships.

Job description

Business Growth Officer

To drive new business growth and employer engagement across UCS College Group's Apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, and workforce development programmes, the Business Growth Officer is responsible for identifying opportunities, generating leads, and converting employer interest into funded and commercial training starts, contributing directly to income and performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for new and prospective employers, providing a professional, consultative approach that showcases the College Group's skills offer.
• Manage a portfolio of leads through the full sales cycle, from initial enquiry to handover, ensuring timely, accurate, and customer‑focused engagement at every stage.
• Collaborate closely with the Business Growth Manager, Skills Partnership Manager, Relationship Manager and Curriculum teams to contribute to marketing campaigns, outreach activity and the continual refinement of the Group's growth strategy.
• Operate within a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment, meeting target‑driven objectives and fostering long‑term employer relationships.

To view the full details of this role please download the Job Specification (pdf) document under 'Attachments'.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest!