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Business Development Manager - Apprenticeships
£28k to £36k basic plus bonus scheme - really good bonus structure - Uncapped OTE
Hybrid / Yorkshire HQ
Benefits 25days + all bank holidays, Birthday off, Christmas Shopping day, Westfield Health Scheme, support, CPD
Accountable for creating and implementing a comprehensive referral strategy to drive Apprenticeship starts. Develop referral pathways with employers and key stakeholder organizations, working closely with them to promote the full spectrum of professional Apprenticeship services. Ensure a coordinated approach with operational teams and deliver management reports on the effectiveness of start generation initiatives. Courses include Leadership and Management, Housing and Property, Hair and Barbering, Early Years, Business & Professional up to Level 7.
- Develop and manage referral strategies to drive the success of Apprenticeship programs, ensuring start volumes meet KPIs.
- Collaborate with employers to create opportunities for progression and employment.
- Conduct Organizational Needs Analysis with employers to determine the most suitable programs and address their needs.
- Work closely with Curriculum and Operational Delivery teams to ensure opportunities are maximized for learners, leading to better outcomes.
- Lead stakeholder engagement efforts to support contract performance and business growth.
- Manage relationships with specialist partners or suppliers to enhance learner achievement and progression.
- Evaluate the success and progress of referral activities, tracking conversion rates, distance traveled, and other key outcomes.
- Maintain strong partnerships with Delivery Teams across contract areas to ensure seamless conversion from referral to start and achievement.
Do you have ?
- A detailed knowledge and understanding of Apprenticeship Programmes
- An understanding of ESFA Funding Rules
- Ability to present to multiple audiences
- Deliver high levels of customer service that leads to employer and learner engagement
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise with a range of stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally
- Ability to profile and forecast activity of referrals and to meet and exceed targets
- Proven track record of working with people with complex barriers to engagement and progression
To apply for the role of Business Development Manager - Apprenticeships Yorkshire/East Mids based ideally - with regular visits to Yorkshire HQ with our growing training provider please email your cv to
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