Business Development Assistant

• Contract Type: 9-month Fixed Term
• Location: Cambridge
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £25,000 - £27,000

Cambridge Business Support are working with an educational establishment. They are seeking a Business Development Assistant to support their business development team in achieving sales targets. This role involves a variety of administrative tasks, including disseminating programme and funding information, arranging employer meetings and events, maintaining the CRM system, and providing first-line support for inquiries related to apprenticeships.

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of their range of apprenticeships to confidently engage new employers.
• Stay informed about processes and compliance requirements, including Apprenticeship funding rules.
• Respond to incoming inquiries, providing information and guidance, and maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Proficiently maintain the CRM, ensuring new contacts and opportunities are added and tracked promptly.
• Update live application trackers for accurate reporting on recruitment timelines.
• Maintain and update course information, guidance documents, templates, and presentations.
• Provide updates to employers and their employees throughout the admissions and business processes.
• Arrange employer meetings and events, including logistics like parking and hospitality.
• Plan and prioritise tasks to meet response KPIs and deadlines.
• Stay updated with market trends and employer demand.
• Attend and support relevant meetings and events as required.
• Comply with Data Protection and other legal requirements, maintaining confidentiality.

• Strong administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship programmes and funding rules is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support a complex team environment.

• Opportunity to work within a dynamic team and contribute to the growth of apprenticeship programmes.
• Exposure to a variety of professional services and the chance to develop a deep understanding of business development processes.
• Professional development in a supportive and collaborative work environment.

To apply for the Business Development Assistant position, please submit your CV.