Business Development Executive- Apprenticeships and Training Sector

Business Development Executive
Location: Nottingham (hybrid working), with travel across the East Midlands
Hours: Full‑time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £30,021 – £34,845 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits
This company offers a supportive, values‑driven working environment and an excellent benefits package, including:

• 34 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), with the option to buy up to 10 additional days
• Excellent work‑life balance with a 35‑hour week and a 3:30pm finish on Fridays
• Annual profit share and company pension scheme
• Health Care Plan, wellbeing support, and Employee Assistance Programme
• Mileage reimbursement, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and travel loan
• Discounts at 80+ retailers and paid dependency leave

About the Organisation
We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established and highly regarded training organisation with a strong presence across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire. The organisation delivers high‑quality employment and skills provision, including Apprenticeships, Full‑Time Programmes, Employability provision, Adult Learning Loans, and work experience opportunities, supporting adults and young people from diverse backgrounds to improve their career prospects.
Rated “Good” by Ofsted, the organisation continues to grow and invest in its people, partnerships, and provision.

The Role
We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Business Development Advisor to generate new apprenticeship and upskilling opportunities and build strong, long‑term relationships with employers.
This is a varied, target‑driven role combining telesales, field‑based activity, networking, and relationship management. You will act as an ambassador for the organisation, delivering an excellent customer experience while contributing to sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business opportunities through telesales, field sales, networking, and social media
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of employer opportunities to achieve monthly targets
• Secure apprenticeship vacancies and upskilling opportunities across identified sectors
• Attend employer and networking events to generate new leads
• Conduct employer meetings and training needs analyses
• Complete employer documentation, including contracts and health & safety checks, in line with funding requirements
• Effectively account‑manage employers to maximise opportunities and deliver excellent service
• Maintain accurate employer and CRM records
• Contribute ideas to sales strategy and continuous improvement

About You
Essential:

• Proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Experience generating your own sales leads
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding
• Experience within the FE or training sector

You will be:

• Self‑motivated, target‑driven, and comfortable working autonomously
• Confident engaging with a wide range of employers and stakeholders

If you’re passionate about building employer partnerships and supporting skills development across your region, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Simon Atkins on 07894 752230