Location: Corby
Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum (DOE and Qualifications)
Expires: 31/05/2026 23:59
Business Engagement Executive (Northamptonshire)
Location: Tresham College – Corby Campus
Salary: up to £31,000 per annum (DOE and Qualifications)
Annual leave: 27 days + Bank holidays
People's Pension
Retail & Leisure Discounts
Professional & personal development opportunities (including college courses)
Hours: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent – Full Time
About The Role
We are currently seeking a Business Engagement Executive in T-Levels to join our Employer Partnerships and Business Engagement department at The Bedford College Group.
Key Responsibilities
* Employer Engagement & Relationship Building – proactively identify, engage and nurture employer partnerships, promoting the benefits of collaboration and securing meaningful T‑Level industry placements.
* Business Development & Outreach – generate new opportunities through outbound calls, meetings, LinkedIn engagement and pipeline management, tailoring proposals to employer needs and overcoming objections.
* Placement Coordination & Delivery – work closely with Business Engagement, Work Placements, Curriculum and support teams to match students to employers and ensure high‑quality placement experiences.
* Performance Tracking & Representation – accurately record engagement activity on CRM systems, monitor progress against targets, report outcomes, and represent the College professionally in all external communications and events.
* Compliance, Values & Student Focus – act as an ambassador for College values, uphold safeguarding, EDI and health & safety requirements, engage in continuous development, and keep the student experience central to all activity.
About You – Qualifications & Skills
* Qualifications, CPD & IT Skills – Level 2 or above (or willingness to achieve) in a relevant discipline, Level 2 Maths and English, strong Microsoft Office skills and a clear commitment to continuous professional development.
* Sales, Marketing & CRM Expertise – proven understanding of the sales cycle, targeted campaign delivery, cold calling, negotiation, CRM usage, reporting and data analysis to achieve targets.
* Customer Focus & Relationship Management – recent experience exceeding customer expectations, communicating with new, existing and lapsed clients, and building strong internal and external partnerships.
* Performance, Influence & Collaboration – self‑motivated with a track record of meeting deadlines, influencing others, working across departments, adapting to change and contributing positively to high‑performing teams.
* Values, Safeguarding & Flexibility – committed to College values, safeguarding and health & safety, maintaining professional boundaries, working flexibly across locations, travelling as required with full UK driving licence.
Organisational Values (VISION)
* Valuing Teamwork – we are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting opinions and valuing the contribution of each of us.
* Improving Continuously – we challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
* Student Centred – at our heart is always doing what is best for our students, considering them in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences.
* Inclusive – we celebrate differences and diversity, recognising we can learn from each other.
* Open and Caring – we care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
* Nurturing Education Excellence – we promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
Legal & Safety
The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provide information regarding which convictions must be declared during job applications. The Bedford College Group’s policy on employment of ex‑offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
Interview Process
Interviews to be held: 11 June 2026.
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