Business Development Manager - Construction Employers

Capital City College; Sites (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS membership

TELLUS platform

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loans

Eye tests & spectacles

Flu vaccinations

Medicash health plans

Annual leave + Relaxation Day

CPD days

Job summary

Capital City College Group in London is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to own growth in construction, win new employer partners, and grow existing accounts across London campuses.

You will build and manage a pipeline of construction employers, convert leads into apprenticeships, and collaborate with curriculum and delivery teams to ensure offerings meet employer needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction sales and business development.
• Ability to build and manage a pipeline of employer partners.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using CRM systems for pipeline reporting.

Responsibilities

• Win new employer partners and grow the value of existing accounts.
• Grow opportunities in construction and lead generation across sectors.
• Record and report pipeline, conversion and income in CRM.
• Coordinate with curriculum and delivery teams to align offerings.

Skills

Construction sector knowledge

Business development / sales

Organisational skills

Professional communication

Interpersonal & relationship building

Proactive attitude

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Help shape the future of Apprenticeships!

We are recruiting a Business Development Manager to strengthen Capital City College’s partnerships with employers. If you combine relationship building, sales and a passion for education and skills, this could be your next step.

Business Development Manager: Construction Employers This role is being offered on full-time, permanent basis.

Engage employers. Grow opportunities. Shape London’s construction workforce.

About The Role

We are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to own our growth in construction, winning new employer partners, growing existing accounts and turning opportunities into apprenticeships.

You will build and manage a pipeline of construction employers, from main contractors to specialist trades and sector bodies, and convert leads into new business.

You Will

• Win new employer partners and grow the value of existing accounts


• Use market intelligence to spot opportunities, including levy and non-levy funding routes


• Record and report pipeline, conversion and income in our CRM


• Work with curriculum, apprenticeship delivery and Group colleagues so that what you sell is delivered well

About You

We’re looking for a reliable and motivated individual who takes pride in delivering excellent service. You should bring:

• Sector knowledge or experience in Construction


• Business development / sales experience and a passion for education and skills


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency


• Clear and professional communication skills


• Confidence working with systems and processes


• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills


• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt


• Experience in a business development role is desirable


• Most importantly, you’ll be ready to make a positive contribution to our college community

About Us

Capital City College (CCC), one of the UK’s largest FE colleges. This influential group supports over 35,000 students based across 12 London campuses annually to develop the skills and knowledge to advance their career prospects or progress into higher education. This is done by an unrelenting commitment to curriculum innovation and an obsession with the quality of the student experience, which is underpinned by a resilient and prudent approach to financial management.

Capital City College are widely recognised for their commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and educational excellence, positively impacting the lives of students across the capital and beyond.

Why Join Capital City College?

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that puts learners first.

Comprehensive benefits package includes

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Access to TELLUS – our discount and wellbeing platform


• Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme


• Interest-free season ticket loans for public transport


• Annual eye tests and contributions towards spectacles


• Flu vaccinations and access to occupational health services


• Medicash health plans – including cashback on everyday medical expenses and wellbeing tools for you and your family


• Generous annual leave entitlement, including one Relaxation Day per year


• Five Continuous Professional Development (CPD) days which can be used for your professional development

Our Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and respectful working environment for everyone.

CCC is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. All roles require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check — with some positions requiring an Enhanced Disclosure.

Our Values

To create a future that’s uniquely yours.

As the largest further and higher education college in London, we offer the quality you deserve, state of the art facilities and a wide range of courses as unique as your interests and aptitude. Through partnerships with industry and academia, we open doors to your real-world success.

Studying at our campuses isn’t just about good grades. It’s being part of a community within a community, that reflects the diversity and vibrancy of London itself. Where every background and perspective are celebrated, and everyone feels they belong.

As teachers and staff, we’re all driven by you – getting to know you, helping you feel valued and giving you hands‑on support every step of the way. Whether you’re a creative spirit, a tech whiz, or a business mastermind, together we’ll create a future that’s uniquely yours.

Real‑life learning

Practical and personal, we provide valuable skills and knowledge that you can apply in the real world.

Connected community

Welcoming and open-minded, we create a community of people and businesses where you feel valued, supported, and confident to grow.

Expanded horizons

Innovating and inspiring, we help you become and achieve more than you thought was possible.