FE Partnerships & Public Sector Growth Lead

generation-uk; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH setup support £300

Learning & development budget up to £1

Flexible remote working

Autonomy to shape region

Job summary

Generation UK&I is seeking a diligent, highly organised business development professional to lead FE college partnerships and build a strong public sector funding pipeline across the UK. The role combines strategic outreach, bid writing, and relationship management in a hybrid working pattern with travel across regions.

You will secure college partners, coordinate with the Fundraising & Operations team, write compelling proposals, negotiate partnerships, and hand over to delivery teams, driving

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development and partnerships.
• Strong bid writing and public sector funding experience.
• Excellent stakeholder relationship management with FE colleges and government bodies.
• Ability to manage two workstreams and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead college partnership development across UK regions.
• Drive public sector funding bids and manage tender responses.
• Write compelling proposals and coordinate cross-team inputs.
• Negotiate MOUs and agreements with college partners.

Skills

Business development

Partnerships

Bid writing

Public sector fundraising

Stakeholder management

Proposal writing

Analytical

Organised

Job description

Generation UK&I is seeking a diligent, highly organised business development professional to lead FE college partnerships and build a strong public sector funding pipeline across the UK. The role combines strategic outreach, bid writing, and relationship management in a hybrid working pattern with travel across regions.

You will secure college partners, coordinate with the Fundraising & Operations team, write compelling proposals, negotiate partnerships, and hand over to delivery teams, driving