Senior Business Development Manager (Apprenticeships)
Location: East Midlands (Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Lincoln, Northampton)Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + Bonus
Looking to take the next step in your Apprenticeships and Skills career? This Senior Business Development Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to lead employer engagement strategy and drive growth across the East Midlands for a respected national training organisation.
Company
This leading training provider delivers high-quality apprenticeships and workforce development solutions across the UK. They are known for their strong partnerships, innovative approach, and commitment to supporting both learners and employers.
You’ll be joining an organisation that values leadership, creativity, and collaboration — where every employee is encouraged to contribute ideas and make a lasting impact. Hybrid working, performance bonuses, and career development pathways are all part of the package.
Job
As Senior Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading regional growth across the East Midlands. You’ll manage key accounts, coach junior team members, and drive new employer partnerships to achieve ambitious apprenticeship start targets.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Leading business development strategy and pipeline management for the East Midlands.
- Building long-term relationships with key employer partners.
- Identifying new business opportunities and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Coaching and mentoring junior business development staff.
- Collaborating with internal teams to deliver high-quality, compliant training solutions.
- Consistently achieving or exceeding apprenticeship start and revenue goals.
Ideal Candidate
To excel in this role, you will have:
- Extensive experience in Apprenticeship Sales, Employer Engagement, or Education Business Development.
- A proven track record of exceeding apprenticeship start and commercial sales targets.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Strategic commercial awareness and analytical thinking.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of ESFA funding, apprenticeship frameworks, and sector standards.
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to influence at senior levels.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take ownership of growth and represent one of the UK’s most respected names in training and apprenticeships. Apply today and lead the way in shaping the skills landscape across the East Midlands.
