Business Development Manager (Employment Support Programmes) Manchester Up to £35,000 per annum Full-time, Permanent The Role: We are looking for an experienced and proactive Business Development Manager to join the Restart programme in Greater Manchester. In this role, you will establish and grow strong employer relationships across key sectors, sourcing new business and developing existing accounts to secure sustainable job opportunities for participants. You will be target-driven, working to KPIs across sales, service and specialist support, while influencing employers to adopt inclusive recruitment practices. This is a key role in helping participants overcome barriers to employment and access long-term, meaningful work. Duties: Build, maintain and grow effective relationships with new and existing employers to generate vacancies and opportunities. Confidently promote the service offer using meetings, presentations, digital platforms and direct marketing. Work closely with employers to understand recruitment needs and tailor pre-screening and candidate processes. Support Employment Advisors by ensuring vacancies are communicated, advertised and accessible to participants. Provide employers with feedback, guidance and support to create inclusive recruitment pathways. Organise and facilitate pre-screen sessions, candidate pools and digital recruitment activity. Meet and exceed performance targets and KPIs on a mont...