Overview
Business Development Officer role at Learning Curve Group (LCG). This is a permanent, full-time position based in Exeter, EX3 0DB, with 22.5 hours per week and working 3 days per week.
Vacancy details
* Vacancy Name: Business Development Officer
* Location: Exeter
* Location Postal Code: EX3 0DB
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Hours per week: 22.50
* Working Days & Times: 3 days per week
* Salary: Minimum £15,000 – Maximum £18,000
Role information
Learning Curve Group are a national training and education specialist. We work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. Our Purple People are dedicated to delivering success and transforming lives through learning.
As a Business Development Officer, you will be responsible for recruiting new learners, building strong networks, and generating leads to meet and exceed enrolment targets. This is a target-based role that combines relationship-building, sales expertise, and community engagement. You will represent our Hair & Beauty Academies with professionalism, ensuring every interaction reflects our commitment to learners’ success and wellbeing.
Duties
* Promote hair and beauty apprenticeship programmes to employers through face-to-face visits, networking events, and targeted outreach.
* Generate leads, manage employer pipelines, and convert opportunities into apprenticeship starts.
* Build sustainable relationships with employers, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and remain engaged throughout the learner journey.
* Manage the onboarding process for new apprentices, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with funding and audit requirements.
* Work to agreed KPIs, including learner recruitment and retention targets.
* Represent LCG at sector events and employer meetings to raise awareness of Hair & Beauty apprenticeships.
* Conduct role in line with company values and expected behaviours.
* Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company.
* Comply with Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times.
* Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Essential criteria
* Proven experience in a sales or recruitment role
* Strong customer service and communication skills
* A proactive, target-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
* A genuine commitment to our company values, supporting learners into their dream careers, through customised learner journeys
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year
* Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years
* Healthcare Scheme
* Home & Tech schemes
* Enhanced Family Leave
* Paid Volunteer day each year
* Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month
* Student / Teacher Discount
* Uniform
Other information
Recruitment checks: The successful applicant will provide satisfactory references, prove eligibility to work in the UK, and undergo adverse media checks and a DBS check. Previous convictions will be considered with a risk assessment; disclosure does not automatically exclude a candidate unless barred from working with children or adults. Education Level: Professional. Level Of Vocational Experience: 2 years. Applications Close Date: 09 Jan 2026.
Equal opportunities and inclusion: Learning Curve Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity.
Other pledges and commitments: Halo Code, Disability Confident Leader, Armed Forces Covenant Gold, and related covenants such as Domestic Abuse Covenant, Care Leaver Covenant, Working Chance, and Ban the Box are part of our commitments.
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