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Apprenticeships Business Development Manager
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- ST1, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £30,000 - £40,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Apprenticeships Business Development Manager (Childcare & Young Adults)
Location: Remote
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a passion for Apprenticeships, Childcare, and Workforce Development? Do you thrive on building long-term employer partnerships and helping organisations develop their teams through high-quality apprenticeship programmes?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing training provider where you'll play a pivotal role in expanding apprenticeship provision across Childcare, Residential Childcare, and Young Adult Services. If you're commercially driven and passionate about creating opportunities for learners and employers, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
About the Company
Our client is an established and expanding training provider specialising in Apprenticeships, Further Education, Work-Based Learning, and Skills Development within the Childcare and Care sectors.
Working in partnership with nurseries, residential childcare providers, supported accommodation services, and organisations supporting young adults, they deliver high-quality apprenticeship programmes that develop workforce capability, improve learner outcomes, and support long-term business success.
With a strong reputation for quality, employer engagement, and learner achievement, they offer a collaborative culture where innovation is encouraged, performance is recognised, and career progression is genuinely supported.
The Role
As the Apprenticeships Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for driving new business growth by developing employer partnerships and promoting apprenticeship solutions across the Childcare, Residential Childcare, and Young Adult sectors.
Working consultatively with employers, you'll identify workforce development opportunities, provide guidance on apprenticeship funding, and manage the full employer journey from initial engagement through to successful learner enrolment.
Key Responsibilities
* Generate new business opportunities across the Childcare, Residential Childcare, and Young Adult sectors.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with nurseries, residential childcare providers, supported accommodation providers, and employers.
* Promote apprenticeship programmes as workforce development solutions.
* Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to employer onboarding.
* Conduct employer consultations to identify recruitment, skills, and training needs.
* Provide advice on apprenticeship funding, levy opportunities, and government-funded training programmes.
* Develop and maintain a healthy employer pipeline using CRM systems.
* Work closely with learner engagement and delivery teams to ensure a seamless employer and learner journey.
* Achieve apprenticeship starts, revenue, and business development targets.
* Maintain strong knowledge of apprenticeship reforms, funding rules, and sector developments.
* Represent the organisation at networking events, employer meetings, and industry forums.
* Build long-term employer partnerships that drive repeat business and sustainable growth.
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for a commercially driven Business Development professional with experience within the Apprenticeships, Employability, or Skills sector and a strong understanding of the Childcare industry.
You'll ideally have:
* Proven experience in Business Development, Employer Engagement, Apprenticeship Sales, or Account Management.
* Strong knowledge of Apprenticeships, apprenticeship funding, and workforce development.
* Experience working with Childcare, Residential Childcare, Supported Accommodation, or Young Adult services.
* A successful track record of generating new employer partnerships and achieving sales targets.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
* Experience managing CRM systems and business development pipelines.
* A consultative approach with the ability to identify employer training needs and recommend suitable apprenticeship solutions.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities effectively.
* A passion for education, skills development, and improving learner outcomes.
Benefits
* Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000.
* Fully remote working.
* Professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
* Supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Career progression within a growing Apprenticeships and Skills provider.
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the Childcare and Education sectors.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Business Development Manager, Employer Engagement Consultant, Apprenticeship Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, or Employer Partnerships Manager looking to progress your career within the Apprenticeships, Employability, Further Education, Work-Based Learning, and Childcare sectors, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help employers develop skilled workforces while creating life-changing apprenticeship opportunities for learners across the Childcare and Young Adult sectors
Location: Remote
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a passion for Apprenticeships, Childcare, and Workforce Development? Do you thrive on building long-term employer partnerships and helping organisations develop their teams through high-quality apprenticeship programmes?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing training provider where you'll play a pivotal role in expanding apprenticeship provision across Childcare, Residential Childcare, and Young Adult Services. If you're commercially driven and passionate about creating opportunities for learners and employers, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
About the Company
Our client is an established and expanding training provider specialising in Apprenticeships, Further Education, Work-Based Learning, and Skills Development within the Childcare and Care sectors.
Working in partnership with nurseries, residential childcare providers, supported accommodation services, and organisations supporting young adults, they deliver high-quality apprenticeship programmes that develop workforce capability, improve learner outcomes, and support long-term business success.
With a strong reputation for quality, employer engagement, and learner achievement, they offer a collaborative culture where innovation is encouraged, performance is recognised, and career progression is genuinely supported.
The Role
As the Apprenticeships Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for driving new business growth by developing employer partnerships and promoting apprenticeship solutions across the Childcare, Residential Childcare, and Young Adult sectors.
Working consultatively with employers, you'll identify workforce development opportunities, provide guidance on apprenticeship funding, and manage the full employer journey from initial engagement through to successful learner enrolment.
Key Responsibilities
* Generate new business opportunities across the Childcare, Residential Childcare, and Young Adult sectors.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with nurseries, residential childcare providers, supported accommodation providers, and employers.
* Promote apprenticeship programmes as workforce development solutions.
* Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to employer onboarding.
* Conduct employer consultations to identify recruitment, skills, and training needs.
* Provide advice on apprenticeship funding, levy opportunities, and government-funded training programmes.
* Develop and maintain a healthy employer pipeline using CRM systems.
* Work closely with learner engagement and delivery teams to ensure a seamless employer and learner journey.
* Achieve apprenticeship starts, revenue, and business development targets.
* Maintain strong knowledge of apprenticeship reforms, funding rules, and sector developments.
* Represent the organisation at networking events, employer meetings, and industry forums.
* Build long-term employer partnerships that drive repeat business and sustainable growth.
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for a commercially driven Business Development professional with experience within the Apprenticeships, Employability, or Skills sector and a strong understanding of the Childcare industry.
You'll ideally have:
* Proven experience in Business Development, Employer Engagement, Apprenticeship Sales, or Account Management.
* Strong knowledge of Apprenticeships, apprenticeship funding, and workforce development.
* Experience working with Childcare, Residential Childcare, Supported Accommodation, or Young Adult services.
* A successful track record of generating new employer partnerships and achieving sales targets.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
* Experience managing CRM systems and business development pipelines.
* A consultative approach with the ability to identify employer training needs and recommend suitable apprenticeship solutions.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities effectively.
* A passion for education, skills development, and improving learner outcomes.
Benefits
* Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000.
* Fully remote working.
* Professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
* Supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Career progression within a growing Apprenticeships and Skills provider.
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the Childcare and Education sectors.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Business Development Manager, Employer Engagement Consultant, Apprenticeship Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, or Employer Partnerships Manager looking to progress your career within the Apprenticeships, Employability, Further Education, Work-Based Learning, and Childcare sectors, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help employers develop skilled workforces while creating life-changing apprenticeship opportunities for learners across the Childcare and Young Adult sectors