Head of Strategy and Growth

Our client is seeking a Head of Strategy and Growth to lead their organisation's growth strategy, develop new business opportunities, and build collaborative partnerships. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the skills training sector, with a focus on adult skills training and emerging programmes. With a competitive salary and based in Leicester, this role offers flexible working hours, hybrid working options with the head office in Leicester and generous holiday entitlement.

• Lead the implementation of growth strategy
• Develop new business opportunities within the employment and skills training sector
• Build collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders

What you'll do:

As the Head of Strategy and Growth, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our client's organisation. Your primary responsibility will be leading the implementation of their growth strategy, identifying new business opportunities within the employment and skills training sector. You will work collaboratively with senior leaders to develop clear business plans aimed at increasing revenue streams and improving market presence. Your ability to build strong relationships will be crucial as you develop partnerships with combined authorities, local authorities, awarding bodies, and sector-specific networks. You will also work closely with the Employer Engagement Team to drive engagement and generate new skills training opportunities.

Lead the implementation of the organisation's growth strategy

• Identify and develop opportunities for new business within the skills training sector
• Develop clear business plans to increase revenue streams and improve market presence
• Collaborate with operational areas to develop partnerships that support future bidding and growth opportunities
• Develop and build collaborative partnerships with combined authorities, local authorities, awarding bodies, and sector-specific networks
• Work closely with the Employer Engagement Team to drive engagement and generate new skills training opportunities
• Set KPIs and objectives to measure business development performance and revenue growth
• Provide regular reports on new business pipelines, employer engagement activity, and funding performance

What you bring:

As the ideal candidate for the Head of Strategy and Growth position, you bring a wealth of experience in strategic thinking, commercial expertise, compliance knowledge, networking abilities, communication skills, data analysis capabilities. Your ability to contribute effectively to business growth strategies aligns perfectly with our client's vision. You will also demonstrate:

• Strategic thinking: Ability to contribute to business growth strategy
• Employer Engagement: Skilled in building partnerships and creating opportunities for employer-funded training
• Commercial Expertise: Understanding of funding mechanisms with combined and local authorities
• Compliance Expertise: Knowledge of quality standards
• Networking: Proven ability to establish relationships with employers, industry bodies, and other stakeholders
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written skills to influence diverse audiences
• Data Analysis: Ability to interpret data to measure impact

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading organisation within the skills training sector, committed to providing high-quality training programmes that meet the needs of both individuals and businesses. They offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, with flexible working hours and hybrid working options. The main office is in Leicester.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Please send your CV to (url removed) or get in touch for more details.

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