HYBRID ROLE, 1 DAY PER WEEK IN OFFICE This is a critical leadership role responsible for delivering substantial growth in apprenticeship starts through the acquisition of new employer relationships. You will focus on developing new customers across the country in a variety of sectors. The role will also be responsible for securing national contracts with employers that have multiple sites through high level stakeholder engagement and management. Key Accountabilities * Develop and lead on the execution of a comprehensive commercial strategy for new business development and stakeholder engagement working closely with the Managing Director to increase the number of apprenticeships and ensure market share growth. * Lead and deliver the new business development strategy aligned to the companies three-year growth plan. * Target and win national apprenticeship contracts with large employers and those with multiple site locations, being responsible for successfully on-boarding them into the business unit. * Focus on driving volume and value, targeting larger apprentice cohorts with new employers and long-term partnerships. * Proactively identify, engage, and convert new employer relationships across priority sectors. * Lead the full sales cycle: prospecting, stakeholder engagement, solution pitching, and close of sale. * Establish the company as a trusted strategic partner for apprenticeship delivery through high le...