Apprenticeship Business Development Manager
Location: East Midlands (Leicester, Northampton, Nottingham, Derby, Lincolnshire)
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid
Are you passionate about apprenticeships, work-based learning, and employer engagement? This is an exciting opportunity to lead the growth of apprenticeship and skills programmes across the East Midlands, helping employers build skilled, confident, and future-ready workforces.
Company
You’ll be joining an established and forward-thinking training provider delivering high-quality apprenticeships, work-based learning, and adult education programmes across the country. The organisation is driven by a mission to create opportunity through education, supporting both learners and employers to achieve their full potential. Working in a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development, you will be part of a team where your success is recognised and your contribution makes a tangible impact.
Benefits include:
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Competitive salary (£40,000 – £45,000) with opportunities for performance incentives
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Hybrid working with regional flexibility across the East Midlands
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25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Mileage and expenses paid
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Ongoing CPD and professional development support
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Clear progression opportunities and supportive management
About Job
As an Apprenticeship Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of employer engagement and apprenticeship sales across Leicester, Northampton, Nottingham, Derby, and Lincolnshire. You will identify and develop new business opportunities, build long-lasting partnerships, and support learners into work-based learning programmes.
Key responsibilities include:
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Developing and maintaining strong employer relationships across the East Midlands
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Promoting apprenticeships and work-based learning solutions to meet employer needs
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Delivering sales strategies to achieve apprenticeship starts, revenue targets, and business growth
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Preparing tailored proposals, presentations, and contracts for prospective employers
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Attending networking events, conferences, and employer meetings to grow the organisation’s presence
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Collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and delivery of apprenticeship programmes
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Providing market insights and supporting bid or tender development
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Monitoring employer engagement performance and identifying new growth opportunities
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a motivated and commercially minded professional with experience in apprenticeship sales, work-based learning, or employer engagement.
You will bring:
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Proven success in achieving apprenticeship start targets and sales objectives
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Strong understanding of apprenticeship funding, delivery models, and work-based learning frameworks
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Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to identify, develop, and convert new business opportunities
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Confidence working autonomously and managing regional priorities
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the East Midlands
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A passion for skills development, education, and supporting employer growth
Apply Now
If you’re driven to grow apprenticeship programmes, develop strong employer partnerships, and contribute to work-based learning opportunities, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take a leading role in shaping the future of apprenticeships across the East Midlands, helping employers and learners achieve their full potential