Senior Apprenticeship Growth & Partnerships Lead

MP Jobs Ltd t/a MP Recruitment Group; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Jobs Ltd t/a MP Recruitment Group is seeking a senior Business Development Manager for an Apprenticeship Assessment end-point role based in Oxfordshire. The position focuses on driving commercial growth, forming strategic partnerships and expanding the client base across employers, training providers and industry stakeholders.

You will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership to identify opportunities, win new business and shape growth strategy within a growing

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales or commercial growth.
• Background in apprenticeships, End-Point Assessment/Apprenticeship Assessment, training or further education.
• Strong industry contacts and a track record of winning new business.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver business development strategies to drive sustainable growth.
• Identify new markets and opportunities across apprenticeship standards.
• Build relationships with employers, training providers and industry partners.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation through to contract negotiation and onboarding.
• Monitor sales pipelines, forecasts and performance against targets.
• Provide market insight and competitor intelligence to support business strategy.
• Represent the organisation at industry events and networking opportunities.
• Work with internal teams to ensure an excellent customer experience.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

MP Jobs Ltd t/a MP Recruitment Group is seeking a senior Business Development Manager for an Apprenticeship Assessment end-point role based in Oxfordshire. The position focuses on driving commercial growth, forming strategic partnerships and expanding the client base across employers, training providers and industry stakeholders.

You will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership to identify opportunities, win new business and shape growth strategy within a growing