Senior Business Development Manager: CPD and Professional Education

London South Bank University; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Business Development Manager to lead CPD and Professional Education initiatives. This exciting role involves driving growth through innovative short courses and enhancing the university's reputation nationally and internationally. The ideal candidate will excel in client relationship management and opportunity identification, with strong organizational and communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in professional education and workforce development, while enjoying a competitive benefits package and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

26.5 Days Holiday

Professional Development

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Proven record in driving growth in CPD and Professional Education.
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships and proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Identify course opportunities for individuals and corporate sales.
• Oversee strategic development of short course systems.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Opportunity Identification

Financial Planning

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (Desirable)

Tools

Document Design Software

CRM Software

Job description

Senior Business Development Manager: CPD and Professional Education

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Turning Passion into Purpose.

South Bank University Enterprise Ltd, the commercial arm of London South Bank University, seeks a Senior Business Development Manager (BDM) for CPD and Professional Education to join the Knowledge Exchange and Innovation team within the South Bank Innovation division (SBI). SBI manages income-generating initiatives and supports entrepreneurial activities and external engagement involving business, staff, and students.

The Senior Business Development Manager will support the Head of Knowledge Exchange and Innovation, as well as the Associate Deans for Research and Innovation, in identifying opportunities in CPD and Professional Education to meet income targets through developing open and bespoke short courses for professionals, individuals, and workforce development. You will also oversee the strategic and operational development of short course systems and enhance the university’s reputation.

This is a new role aimed at positioning LSBU as a leading provider of short courses nationally and internationally, via the branded Centre for Applied and Professional Education. The role is fixed-term for two years.

About You:
The ideal candidate will have a proven record of driving growth in the CPD and Professional Education sector, especially within the Health sector; knowledge of Greenskills and Digital sectors is advantageous. You should have a deep understanding of the market and how LSBU can capitalize on opportunities.

Your responsibilities include identifying course opportunities for individuals, delegate sales, and corporate/group sales, including managing our tailored platform for internal short courses. You should have experience in opportunity identification, client relationship management, resource planning, and proposal development, including financial planning. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate across LSBU groups to maximize opportunities.

Other desirable attributes:

• Strong technical skills, high numeracy, analytical and IT skills, and good document design skills.
• Experience in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent management and organizational skills with attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Flexibility in managing workloads and priorities while maintaining high standards.
• Knowledge of funding and government strategies such as Lifelong Learning.

Further details on responsibilities and requirements are available in the attached Candidate Pack.

**Benefits of Working With Us:**
LSBU offers a competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days, professional development, and flexible working. Full details are available in the benefits document.

**How to Apply:**
Please refer to the candidate pack for the person specification and application guidance. Submit your application via the