Job description
Business Development Officer
£28,000.00 to £32,000.00 per annum, experience-dependent
Remote with ad-hoc travel
As a Business Development Officer, you will be instrumental in driving strategic and operational growth through robust account management of key clients, identifying new business opportunities and expanding partnerships to grow and sustain the apprenticeship portfolio.
You will have accountability for divisional business development performance. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, business development skills, and a deep understanding of the apprenticeship landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
Meet KPI’s in line with strategic sales goals.
Identify new opportunities and expand existing partnerships whilst maintaining and growing key client relationships.
Conduct market research and analyse industry trends.
Lead proposal development and contribute to revenue generation.
Generate a pipeline of opportunities and build senior-level relationships.
Provide advice and support to employers on the Apprenticeship Levy and funding reforms.
Undertake Organisational Needs Analysis and develop training plans tailored to employer requirements.
Essential Knowledge & Experience
- Delivering Apprenticeship standards
- Experience and knowledge of training and/or assessment delivery
- Experience in the delivery of Digital Skills, Math and English
- Experience and knowledge of Government Funding streams
- Knowledge of funding opportunities and partnerships available within the sector
- Proven track record of ability to propose, build and deliver new business streams
- Willingness to travel as required
Desirable
- D32/33/A1 or equivalent
- L3 AET or equivalent
Twin Group is an award-winning provider of education, travel, work experience, accommodation, apprenticeships and employment services.
Benefits:
25 days of annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off, Pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, Death in service benefit, Career development opportunities, Opportunities for professional development and networking, a dynamic and supportive working environment, plus more.
The successful candidate must be able to work in the UK.
Twin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a standard or an enhanced disclosure via the DBS, depending on the role itself.
- All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.
- Proof of identity and qualifications will be required.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a one-hour on-line safeguarding training prior to commencing employment.
We are dedicated to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.
Disability Confident Employer
Disabled applicants should indicate in the Equality of Opportunity section of the application form if they wish their application to be given consideration under the Disability Confident scheme.
If you are invited to interview, please advise the recruitment administrator what adjustment you would require at the interview in as much detail as possible to enable arrangements to be put into place.
We ask all applicants if they want to be considered under this scheme. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way – including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.
Access to Work Scheme
You can apply for Access to Work if you need support to get back to work. You can apply using the online service or apply by phoning Jobcentre Plus on: Telephone: 0800 121 7479 or Textphone: 0800 121 7579
