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Macclesfield College; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Facilities access

Teaching qualification funding

Professional development

51 days annual leave

Gym membership discounts

Secure campus parking

Employee Referral Scheme

Staff Awards & Recognition

Benefits platform access

Job summary

Macclesfield College invites a proactive Business Development Executive to support the Work Based Learning team and grow employer partnerships across the College. You will help ensure value for money while aligning with the College's mission and values.

You will contribute to business planning, work with Directors, and enable delivery of employer-focused development within the Faculty of Enterprise and Services. A strong services mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within education or employability sectors.
• Ability to establish and grow relationships with employers and partners.
• Strong planning, monitoring and review competencies.

Responsibilities

• Reflect the college's vision and values in all activities.
• Support the Work Based Learning Manager and Directors in planning and reviews.
• Develop and grow employer accounts aligned with the Strategic Plan.
• Contribute to team development and training activities.
• Drive a cross-College approach to meet employer workplace development needs.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Account development

Strategic planning

Team training

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

Macclesfield Campus is a place that fires ambition, realises potential and looks to the future.

We continue to build a growth mindset for both students and colleagues alike and are excited to continue to attract, retain and

develop our outstanding people to provide only the best for our learners.

We have the most supportive and collaborative colleagues who enrich the lives of our students though are values.

Our Maxim department and we are excited to announce that we are looking for a team member to join as a Business Development

Executive.

Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact within our college group!

THE ROLE:

To provide support to the Work Based Learning Team in order to ensure that the provision:

• Meetstheneedsoflearners,employersandotherstakeholders.
• Iseffective,efficientandprovideexcellentvalueformoney.
• Reflectsthevision,mission,aimsandvaluesofthecollege.

The post-holder will be a member of the Faculty of Enterprise and Services within the Work Based Learning area.

MAIN DUTIES FOR THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

• Reflect the vision, mission, aims and values of the college.
• Support fully at all times the College’s Aims and Objectives.
• Contribute to business planning, monitoring and review in conjunction with the Work Based Learning Manager and Directors.
• Contribute to team development and training activities.
• Develop and grow key employer accounts in line with the College’s Strategic Plan and Work- Based Learning and to meet agreed
• targets for activity.
• Develop and sustain a cross College approach and drive for meeting employer workplace development needs.

We offer a brilliant package of benefits to support your career and wellbeing including:

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Financial support to gain your teaching qualification
• Professional development and upskilling opportunities
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
• Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards & Recognition
• Access to our employee benefits platform

Pre-employment Screening

All posts are subject to standard pre-employment checks and you will be asked to provide;

• Evidence of your right to work in the UK
• Proof of Identity
• A minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period
• Health Declaration for any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need the College to make appropriate
• adjustments.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due

diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enables us to identify any incidents or issues which have might want to explore at

interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

Applications close on Monday 21st September 2026. The Interview Day will be held at our Macclesfield Campus on Thursday 1st

October 2026.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.

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