Business Development Manager
Trowbridge
Salary: £36,658 per annum
Wiltshire College & University Centre have a great opportunity for a Business Development Manager to join our team.
Location: Cross College/Trowbridge, Wiltshire (regular travel to other campuses)
Salary: £36,658 per annum (Professional Services Grade 10)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Closing Date: 12th October 2025
About Us:
Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshires economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state-of-the-art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500students.
Business Development Manager The Role:
Are you ready to lead a high-performing team, forge powerful employer partnerships, and drive real economic impact?
At Wiltshire College & University Centre, we are on a mission to equip learners with the skills employers need, for today and the future. We are seeking an inspiring Business Development Manager to join our team and take our apprenticeship and commercial offer to the next level.
As Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth across our apprenticeship and wider skills portfolio. You will develop innovative strategies and work closely with employers across Wiltshire and beyond to align our curriculum with evolving industry demands.
Business Development Manager Key Responsibilities:
* Leading and motivating your team to exceed ambitious growth targets in apprenticeships and commercial income.
* Developing and delivering strategic business development plans in line with local, regional, and national skills priorities.
* Building strong, lasting relationships with employers to identify opportunities for collaboration and growth.
* Overseeing bids, tenders, and employer accounts from prospecting to repeat business.
* Monitoring team performance and ensuring exceptional service delivery for both employers and learners.
Business Development Manager You:
We are looking for a commercially minded leader with a passion for education and employer engagement.
You will need:
* A minimum Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience).
* Proven experience of securing, managing, and growing employer partnerships.
* In-depth knowledge of the Further Education and skills sector, including funding streams and quality frameworks.
* Experience managing and motivating teams to high performance.
* Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
* A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
This is your chance to:
* Lead a strategic function at the heart of the colleges mission
* Influence the economic future of Wiltshire and the surrounding regions
* Be part of a college that is deeply embedded in the community and responsive to industry needs
Business Development Manager - Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* 30 days, annual leave for Professional Service Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
* Free onsite car parking
Business Development Manager - Application Process:
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'.
This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
PLEASE NOTE:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Closing date: 12th October
Shortlist date 13th October
Interview date: TBC
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