Business Development Consultant

Job Description

Business Development Consultant (Maternity Cover)

Contract: April 2026 – April 2027
Salary: £36,301–£40,548 p.a.
Hours: 36 hours per week, full year
Location: Hayes (travel across UK and hybrid working required)

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Consultant with a strong background in apprenticeship sales to drive employer engagement and revenue growth nationwide. The role focuses on selling apprenticeship and training solutions to levy and non-levy paying employers using a consultative, solutions-led approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage and develop relationships with employers nationwide to maximise apprenticeship levy use and promote training solutions.
• Identify employer needs, close skills gaps, and propose apprenticeship, work experience, and commercial training solutions.
• Develop and manage a territory plan to generate new business
• Manage employer accounts end-to-end, from initial contact through delivery, evaluation, and repeat business.
• Generate and manage a sales pipeline, ensuring accurate CRM and reporting updates.
• Lead Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account administration in line with ESFA requirements.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, apprenticeship recruitment, and senior stakeholders to meet income and KPI targets.
• Identify opportunities for higher apprenticeships, HNC/HNDs, and CPD provision.
• Attend networking events and represent our client at recruitment and promotional activities.

General Duties

• Comply with their policies, including Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, and Safeguarding.
• Participate in training, open days, and other activities as required.
• Adopt a flexible approach in response to changing business needs.

Person Specification

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English
• Proven consultative sales experience within the education/apprenticeship sector
• Experience selling apprenticeships to levy-paying employers
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Track record of meeting sales targets and generating new business
• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules and FE sector
• Ability to manage pipelines, CRM systems, and multiple priorities
• Strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel nationally

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification (A Level or equivalent)
• Understanding of apprenticeship funding reforms

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