Midlands Apprenticeships Growth Lead

S Knights Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

S Knights Recruitment’s client, a well-established training provider, seeks a Business Development Manager (Apprenticeships & Skills) to expand employer partnerships and grow apprenticeship starts across the East and West Midlands.

The role requires generating new business, building strong employer relationships, and promoting funded training solutions, while managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to account management and ensuring an excellent employer experience.

Qualifications

• Proven business development experience within Apprenticeships or Skills.
• Strong track record of securing new employer partnerships.
• Knowledge of Apprenticeships, Adult Skills Fund (ASF), ESFA funding, and Apprenticeship Levy.
• Experience selling training, workforce development, or funded learning solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with a target-driven approach.
• Experience managing regional sales pipelines and CRM systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams.
• Existing employer network across the Midlands would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities across the Apprenticeships and Skills sector
• Build long-term relationships with employers across multiple industries
• Promote Apprenticeship, Adult Skills, and workforce development programmes
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to account management
• Identify employer skills gaps and recommend tailored training solutions
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective employer partners
• Achieve business development, revenue, and apprenticeship growth targets
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and sales activity reports
• Keep up to date with ESFA funding, Apprenticeship Levy, and sector developments
• Collaborate with delivery and learner engagement teams to ensure an excellent employer experience

Skills

Business development

Employer partnerships

Communication

Negotiation

CRM systems

Sales pipeline management

Independent work

Midlands network

Job description

S Knights Recruitment’s client, a well-established training provider, seeks a Business Development Manager (Apprenticeships & Skills) to expand employer partnerships and grow apprenticeship starts across the East and West Midlands.

The role requires generating new business, building strong employer relationships, and promoting funded training solutions, while managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to account management and ensuring an excellent employer experience.