Growth and Development Executive

Juniper Training; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Leave buy/sell

Mileage allowance

EAP

Long service awards

PRIDE celebrations

Early Finish Fridays

Eyecare reimbursement

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Corporate events

Job summary

Juniper Training is seeking a Growth and Development Lead to drive strategic expansion of our services and market presence. You will identify opportunities, build relationships with employers and funders, and shape new programmes that meet workforce needs.

Working within the Business Development team, you will lead expansion into construction-related provision and later into additional sectors. A commercially minded, proactive leader will thrive in this role.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic expansion of Juniper Training's services across markets.
• Identify market demand and shape new service offerings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure opportunities are commercially viable and deliver learner and employer benefits.

Job description

Overview

The Growth and Development Lead is responsible for driving the strategic expansion of the organisation's service provision, identifying and developing opportunities for sustainable growth across existing and emerging markets. Working within the Business Development team, the role will initially focus on expanding the organisation's construction-related provision, increasing market presence, developing new partnerships, and securing opportunities that align with organisational objectives.

Responsibilities

As the construction portfolio becomes established and growth targets are achieved, the role will evolve to lead the expansion of provision into additional sectors and subject areas. This includes identifying market demand, shaping new service offerings, building relationships with employers, stakeholders and funding bodies, and supporting the development of innovative programmes that meet workforce and industry needs.

The Growth and Development Lead will work collaboratively with operational, curriculum and quality teams to ensure new opportunities are effectively implemented, commercially viable, and deliver positive outcomes for learners, employers and the organisation. The role requires a proactive, commercially minded individual with strong relationship-building skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate market intelligence into sustainable business growth.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service
• Buy & sell annual leave
• Earn an extra week of leave just by exercising
• Paid mileage (35p per mile, above normal work mileage)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long service and special recognition awards
• Juniper Lottery & Dragons Den competitions
• PRIDE monthly celebrations
• Early Finish Fridays (2:30pm)
• Christmas Savings Club
• Eyecare reimbursement
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme (after 5 years’ service)
• Critical Illness Cover (after 5 years’ service)
• Corporate events throughout the year

Diversity, Inclusion & Safeguarding

At Juniper Training Ltd, we believe that language should never be a barrier to opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Juniper Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment process, we carefully review all applications, check employment history and references, and investigate any gaps in employment. Pre-employment checks will also include verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and relevant qualifications.

Where roles involve working with young people or vulnerable adults, they are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, which may include an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We may also carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.

Join us in building a workplace that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding for all.