Growth Lead: London Employer Partnerships (Construction Training)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd, in partnership with Simian Risk, is recruiting a Business Growth Lead in London to drive employer engagement and grow participation across apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, NVQs and commercial training.

You will identify new employer partnerships, build long‑term relationships with SMEs and contractors, manage a CRM, and support the CITB Roofing Upskilling Project while reporting on activity, conversions and revenue.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, 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.

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd, in partnership with Simian Risk, is recruiting a Business Growth Lead in London to drive employer engagement and grow participation across apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, NVQs and commercial training.

You will identify new employer partnerships, build long‑term relationships with SMEs and contractors, manage a CRM, and support the CITB Roofing Upskilling Project while reporting on activity, conversions and revenue.