Job Title: Head of Apprenticeship – Business Development
Contract: NSG Business Support, Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Associate Director – Employer Responsiveness
Salary: £44,362 per annum
Annual Leave: 30 per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays
Contractual Hours: 37 hrs per week
Pension: NEST Pension Scheme
Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Apprenticeship, Business Development to provide operational leadership for apprenticeship business development, driving high‑quality employer engagement and sustainable growth aligned to College strategy, funding requirements, and regional skills priorities.
Key Responsibilities
* To line manage, motivate and develop the Apprenticeship Business Development team, setting clear expectations to drive sustained growth
* To maintain oversight of the apprenticeship employer pipeline, including personal account management of a portfolio of employers, ensuring effective lead generation, conversion and sustained recruitment outcomes
* To deliver against forecast individual recruitment targets, contributing directly to team and College growth objectives through proactive employer engagement and effective pipeline management
* To set, monitor and review individual employer engagement targets and recruitment targets, implementing timely interventions to address underperformance ensuring the delivery of a high‑quality, responsive service promoting continuous improvement and strong employer satisfaction
* To ensure employers receive accurate, compliant and up to date advice on apprenticeship levy usage, funding rules and employer responsibilities
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent professional qualification, or substantial senior experience in a relevant field.
* GCSE Mathematics & English (or equivalent)
Experience
* Proven experience of leading, managing and developing staff teams.
* Demonstrable experience of delivering against challenging targets and performance measures
* Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally.
* Experience in business development, account management & professional networking.
Benefits
* Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
* Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
* Family‑friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
* Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
* Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
* Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
* College benefit scheme – College Extras: Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
* Discounted gift cards for big brands
* Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Discounted onsite car parking.
Please see the person specification for full details – Job Description
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Katharine Hawking, Associate Director Employer Responsiveness on KL.Hawking@mbro.ac.uk
Right to work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Recruitment Process
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Equality & Diversity
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.
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