Senior Business Development Manager (Apprenticeships)

Location: East Midlands (Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Lincoln, Northampton)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus
Contract: Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid

Are you a highly motivated sales and business development professional with a passion for apprenticeships and work-based learning? This is an exciting opportunity to take a senior role driving apprenticeship growth, employer engagement, and workforce development across the East Midlands.

Company

You'll be joining an established and values-driven training provider that delivers high-quality apprenticeships, work-based learning, and skills development programmes across the region. The organisation is committed to creating opportunities for learners while helping employers develop skilled, confident, and future-ready workforces.

You will benefit from:

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Competitive salary (£45,000 - £50,000) with bonus potential

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Hybrid working with regional flexibility

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25 days holiday plus bank holidays

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Mileage and expenses covered

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Ongoing CPD and professional development support

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Clear career progression and supportive management

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A collaborative, innovative culture where your success is recognised

Job

As a Senior Business Development Manager (Apprenticeships), you will take ownership of business development and employer engagement across Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, Lincoln, and Northampton. You will lead sales activity, develop strategic partnerships, and ensure apprenticeship and work-based learning targets are met.

Your responsibilities will include:

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Leading the development of employer partnerships across the East Midlands

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Driving apprenticeship and work-based learning growth to meet start and revenue targets

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Developing and implementing effective sales strategies tailored to employer needs

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Preparing proposals, presentations, and contracts for prospective employers

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Attending networking events, employer meetings, and regional skills events

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Collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth learner onboarding and programme delivery

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Providing market insight, supporting bid development, and contributing to strategic planning

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Mentoring and guiding junior business development staff where applicable

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be commercially focused, with a strong track record in apprenticeship sales, employer engagement, or work-based learning business development.

You will bring:

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Proven success in achieving apprenticeship starts, revenue, or business development targets

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Strong knowledge of apprenticeship funding, delivery models, and work-based learning frameworks

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Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

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Ability to develop, grow, and convert new business opportunities

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Confidence working autonomously and managing regional priorities

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Leadership experience or the ability to guide a small business development team

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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the East Midlands

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A passion for skills, apprenticeships, and workforce development

Apply Now

If you are driven to lead apprenticeship growth, build employer partnerships, and make a real impact in work-based learning across the East Midlands, we want to hear from you. Apply now to take a senior leadership role in shaping the future of apprenticeships and workforce skills development