Business Development & Bids Manager

South Hampshire College Group; Fareham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

South Hampshire College Group is seeking a passionate Business Development and Bids Manager to lead their team. This role involves operational management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with educational programs. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pension fund of up to 27.1% per annum.

Regular training and development.

35 days annual leave plus 8 Bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team.
• Experience managing targets and workflows.
• Knowledge of Apprenticeship delivery, legislation, and funding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operational management of the business development team in line with KPIs.
• Active management of sales activity across the business development team.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships.

Skills

Team Management

Stakeholder Management

Presentation Skills

Public Speaking

CRM Systems Knowledge

Education

Minimum Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

Care to Join Us?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated, and skilled Business Development and Bids Manager.

The information below provides more detail about the role. You may also wish to learn more about working for South Hampshire College Group by viewing the video below.

We offer great benefits including:

• Pension fund of up to 27.1% per annum.
• Regular training and development.
• 35 days annual leave plus 8 Bank holidays.

Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.

Duties

• Operational management of the business development team, cross group, in line with agreed KPIs.
• Timely recruitment and induction of new starts to vacant team positions as required.
• Active management of sales activity across the business development team in line with agreed annual targets.
• Development of the business development team to effectively market the college group offer to employer partners.
• Monitor and report on business development activity, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Manage a caseload of key accounts in line with business sectors across the group.
• Monitor and report on DAS activity and D locks, ensuring collaboration across teams for timely resolutions.
• Ensure team delivers compliant enrolment to all programmes in line with defined processes.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships and provide outstanding customer service.
• Support and develop the provision in line with strategic needs, working closely with cross-curricular partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent).

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience managing a team.
• Experience managing targets and workflows.
• Experience managing events.
• Knowledge of CRM systems and reporting.
• Stakeholder management, including presentation skills and public speaking.
• Knowledge of Apprenticeship delivery, legislation, and funding requirements.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.