Strategic Partnerships & Growth Lead

Bedford ESOL; Bedford; Vor Ort; GBP 48.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

35 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Zusammenfassung

Bedford College Group is seeking a Head of Business Engagement and Growth to join our Employer Partnerships and Business Engagement department in Bedford. You will lead strategic business development to grow apprenticeships, commercial income and employer partnerships, while building strong employer relationships and leveraging labour market insights to meet local and national priorities.

You will also drive commercial growth, secure new funding and manage a high-performing team, budgets, and

Qualifikationen

• Level 5 or higher in Business Management or Leadership or equivalent experience.
• Must have Level 2 English & Maths; leadership, project management or professional business development qualifications desirable.
• Experience securing new business and partnerships in the skills/training/FE sector preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead and implement an ambitious business development strategy to grow apprenticeships, commercial income, work placements and employer partnerships.
• Build strong relationships with employers and stakeholders using labour market intelligence and feedback.
• Identify and secure new business, funding, bids and tender opportunities while strengthening the Group’s position as a leading provider of skills training.
• Lead and develop the Business Engagement team, setting objectives, targets and managing performance.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, CRM pipelines, KPIs and employer satisfaction and ensure funding/compliance requirements.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Employer engagement

CRM management

Stakeholder relationships

Proposal writing

Ausbildung

Level 5 Business Management/Leadership

English & Maths Level 2

Tools

CRM systems

Jobbeschreibung

Bedford College Group is seeking a Head of Business Engagement and Growth to join our Employer Partnerships and Business Engagement department in Bedford. You will lead strategic business development to grow apprenticeships, commercial income and employer partnerships, while building strong employer relationships and leveraging labour market insights to meet local and national priorities.

You will also drive commercial growth, secure new funding and manage a high-performing team, budgets, and