Interim Account Manager

Reaseheath College and University Centre; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

47 days annual leave

Employer pension 19.8%

Enhanced maternity pay

Onsite gym

Onsite Starbucks

CPD funded qualifications

Job summary

Reaseheath College and University Centre is seeking a driven Interim Account Manager on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. You will build and manage employer relationships with SMEs, understanding their skills needs and delivering solutions to support growth and workforce development.

Join a collaborative team and influence long-term partnerships while delivering measurable results within a busy education-focused environment. Application includes safeguarding and DBS considerations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development and expanding B2B opportunities.
• Experience with SMEs and industry partners to tailor workforce solutions.
• Knowledge of apprenticeships and commercial training opportunities.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Expand and strengthen employer network by building long-term relationships with SMEs and industry partners.
• Understand employers' challenges, skills needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Drive sustainable growth by securing repeat and new business and developing partnerships.

Skills

Business development

SMEs & industry partners

Apprenticeships

Communication

Relationship management

Proactive

Job description

About Reaseheath

Reaseheath College and University Centre is a leading land-based and technical education provider, with a proud history stretching back over 100 years. Our mission is simple: to deliver industry focused, career ready education that transforms lives and supports the future of all our learners - from further education, higher education, apprenticeships and adult courses.

Working at Reaseheath

Working at Reaseheath means being part of a supportive, ambitious and values-driven community. Our staff play a vital role in shaping futures, helping our learners develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to succeed in their careers. We are committed to creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to grow. With opportunities for professional development, strong industry links and a collaborative culture, you can build a rewarding career while making a genuine impact.

Job Title: Interim Account Manager

Status: 12 Months Fixed Term Maternity Cover, Full Time, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: Midnight, 13th September 2026

Assessment Centre Date: To be Confirmed

Overview

We are seeking a driven, proactive, and relationship-focused Business Development professional to join our team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover until approximately the end of November 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful contribution, as the role has a strong focus on business development and offers significant scope to create a lasting impact.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to shape outcomes, deliver measurable results, and make a real difference throughout the duration of the contract.

Key responsibilities

• Working closely with SMEs and industry partners, you will play a key role in expanding and strengthening our employer network by building trusted, long-term relationships and identifying opportunities for growth.
• You will take the time to understand employers' challenges and priorities, including skills shortages, workforce development, and training needs, and provide solutions that help businesses overcome barriers and achieve their ambitions.
• With a focus on securing both repeat and new business, you will be instrumental in driving sustainable growth, developing strategic partnerships, and supporting employers to unlock new opportunities.

The successful candidate will have

• Proven experience in business development, with a strong track record of identifying, securing, and growing B2B relationships to expand a customer or employer base and generate sustainable business opportunities.
• Experience working with SMEs and industry partners, understanding their workforce challenges and skills needs, and developing tailored solutions that support business growth and employee development.
• Knowledge and successful promotion of apprenticeships and commercial (full-cost) training opportunities, with the ability to articulate their value and match solutions to employer requirements.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly, negotiate effectively, and establish productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven approach, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of business development activities.
• Strong organisational and relationship management skills, with experience maintaining accurate pipelines, tracking opportunities, and delivering excellent customer service throughout the client journey.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across internal teams to ensure employers receive high-quality, responsive, and tailored support that leads to successful long‑term partnerships.

We can offer you

• 47 days annual leave including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 19.8%
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free on site gym membership
• Onsite Starbucks along with multiple restaurant and cafe outlets
• Access to a multitude of external benefits through local businesses to the Cheshire area
• Specialist equipment reflecting industry practice

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

Please note this role constitutes 'regulated activity' as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the People Services team at [e-mail] should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

Safer Recruitment Statement

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) makes certain regulated activity (i.e. work with children and/or young people) exempt from the Act and therefore requires individuals seeking to work with these groups to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with children's barred list, amongst other safer recruitment checks.

Where a post is classed as exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, you will be required to reveal all convictions not classed as 'protected' by the Ministry of Justice guidelines, both spent and unspent.

Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered in relation to an application for positions to which the Order applies. Please note that certain criminal convictions may affect your eligibility for employment with the college, but having a previous conviction will not automatically bar you from employment. Please refer to the college website for the policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.

This information is considered sensitive personal data under the Data Protection Act 2018. It will only be used for the purposes of this recruitment exercise and will be safely disposed of after six months if you are not successful in your application for this vacancy.

Other safer recruitment checks that will be carries out during the recruitment process include online checks and prohibition from teaching checks (where relevant).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.