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Description
Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
To support the identification and growth of training and business opportunities across the entire College within a designated industry sector. This includes sourcing new client leads, strengthening relationships with existing clients, and building a robust pipeline of skills and training opportunities that align with the College’s business plan and employer needs. The role also acts as a "one-stop shop" for businesses, providing comprehensive support with apprenticeships, work experience, curriculum co-design, and other employer-related services.
Application Deadline: 31 July 2025
Department: BDE - Business Development
Location: Dual Campus
Compensation: £31,562 - £34,175 / year
Description
Permanent contract, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
To support the identification and growth of training and business opportunities across the entire College within a designated industry sector. This includes sourcing new client leads, strengthening relationships with existing clients, and building a robust pipeline of skills and training opportunities that align with the College’s business plan and employer needs. The role also acts as a "one-stop shop" for businesses, providing comprehensive support with apprenticeships, work experience, curriculum co-design, and other employer-related services.
Bath College is an inclusive education and training community, providing learning for people with a wide range of abilities from a far-reaching area, from entry level to Level 5 programmes. We are committed to meeting the needs of all our students. This is a very exciting time to join the College.
The job posting can close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
Key Responsibilities
Employer Engagement and Business Development:
* Build and maintain a pipeline of new business and contacts to promote the College's offer across all provision types, in line with the agreed business plan and targets.
* Promote the benefits of the College's training services and courses to employers, generating and converting leads via field sales, networking, cold calling, and other methods.
* Engage with existing businesses and employers to identify opportunities for further training, consultancy, and apprenticeship enrolment.
* Work with employers and the apprenticeship team to establish links and generate new opportunities for students.
* Identify and convert levy opportunities from existing and new employers.
* Attend employer meetings, visits, and presentations to secure business opportunities.
* Develop proposals, tenders, and bids to capture new business.
Please see attached for the full Job Description
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) including English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
Full valid driving licence
Proven experience in researching and generating sales, leading to profitable business development.
Field-based business development and sales experience, engaging with new and existing clients.
Demonstrable experience in managing B2B relationships and account management.
Please see attached for the full Person Specification
Staff Benefits
* Generous paid holiday entitlement of 30 days, exclusive of College closure days and public holidays. Pro rata for part time roles.
* One Selfie Day per year
* Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government)
* Continuing Professional Development for all staff
* Laptop Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Private Healthcare Scheme
* £500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
* Subsidised cafes - at both campuses
* Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to six meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counselor)
* The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
* Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
* Discounted treatments at the Academy, Bath Campus
* Free parking at the Somer Valley Campus in Radstock
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales and Business Development
* Industries
Education Administration Programs
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