Key Account Executive
Full time, Fixed Term 9 months
Salary: £26,527 per annum
Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus
Who are we looking for?
We’re seeking a dynamic and driven Key Account Executive to join our Business Development and Employability team. If you thrive on building meaningful relationships, have a strong business acumen, and are passionate about helping employers and learners succeed-this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
You’ll be a confident communicator and persuasive presenter, able to engage with employers across a range of sectors to identify training needs and deliver tailored solutions. With a strong understanding of apprenticeship and employability programmes, you’ll play a key role in generating new business, managing employer accounts, and supporting learners into meaningful placements.
A background in sales or marketing is a bonus, but your enthusiasm, initiative, and ability to build trust with employers will be key to success.
Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.
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Why come and work for us?
Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:
Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
Generous holiday plans
Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working policies
Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free annual eye tests
Access to our onsite gym
Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month schemeBurton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.
The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Friday 5th September 2025. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable