Location: Hybrid with regular travel to sites within the West Midlands
Salary: £34,000-£36,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits and company car
Schedule: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
What you'll do as a Business Development Manager
* Manage and develop a minimum of 10 key employer accounts within a specified sector, acting as the main point of contact and building trusted relationships.
* Promote Serco's full employment, skills and training offer to grow existing accounts and position Serco as the partner of choice for new accounts, including pre‑ and post‑employment support.
* Work closely with Resourcers, clearly communicating employer expectations to support effective screening and placements, ensuring roles are filled with suitable learners at pace.
* Track and report on key metrics including placements, satisfaction, sustainability and repeat usage, providing updates to the Strategic Account Manager and stakeholders.
* Use data insights to improve account management, employer engagement and service quality, sharing recommendations with the Strategic Account Manager.
Does this sound like you?
* Proven experience in sales, business development, recruitment or employer engagement, ideally in a high‑volume environment.
* Qualified to NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent qualification or experience).
* A sound understanding of the skills and employability sector, including current trends, challenges and opportunities.
* Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills with the ability to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
* A data‑driven mindset with strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
* Experience developing strategies and translating them into actionable plans.
* Strong organisation and time management, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Vetting and checks
This role requires BPSS clearance, which involves identity verification, employment history and criminal record checks to meet government security standards. An Occupational Health Questionnaire will also be required to ensure we can offer appropriate support for your wellbeing and performance.
What we offer
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year).
* Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
* Company Car
* Training and development: Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
* Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
* Discounts: Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
* Charity: Paid volunteering day, tax‑free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity.
* Employee networks: Our networks support inclusion and connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, veterans and people from all cultural backgrounds.
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