Hybrid Business Development Manager – Apprenticeships

National Skills Agency Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

National Skills Agency Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive apprenticeship placements by identifying employer needs and placing learners into workplaces. The role blends home working, client visits and office days, requiring proactivity in forming new business relationships.

You will build partnerships with employers, promote relevant apprenticeship programmes, and manage end-to-end placement processes while meeting KPIs and revenue targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with employers and businesses in the surrounding areas through proactive sales activity, including sales calls, networking events, meetings and other engagement activities.
• Identify and understand employers' business, recruitment and training needs.
• Work closely with Intake Consultants to understand the strengths, aspirations and suitability of apprentices being put forward for vacancies.
• Match apprentices to appropriate job opportunities and arrange interviews with employers.
• Provide a single point of contact for existing key accounts, maintaining strong relationships and escalating any issues to management where appropriate.
• Ensure a positive and suitable fit between apprentices and employers, monitoring the progress of these relationships.
• Provide structured support to learners to ensure they are fully prepared for interviews and the commencement of employment.
• Ensure all compliance paperwork relating to apprentices' workplace and employment is completed accurately and in full prior to the learner's start date.
• Meet or exceed all relevant KPIs associated with the role.
• Effectively implement the Account Management strategy to ensure excellent service and strong retention of learners with employers.
• Promote other relevant commercial products, services and events.
• Identify opportunities to develop new business and generate additional revenue.
• Support employers with opportunities to upskill existing staff members.
• Contribute to the successful fulfilment of apprenticeship cohorts.

Job description

National Skills Agency Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive apprenticeship placements by identifying employer needs and placing learners into workplaces. The role blends home working, client visits and office days, requiring proactivity in forming new business relationships.

You will build partnerships with employers, promote relevant apprenticeship programmes, and manage end-to-end placement processes while meeting KPIs and revenue targets.