Business Development Manager

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for an energetic, highly motivated, success driven person to lead our Employer Engagement, Recruitment and Marketing Teams. As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving year-on-year growth by leading the development and delivery of innovative sales, marketing, and employer engagement strategies. This pivotal role requires strong leadership to manage our marketing, recruitment, and employer engagement functions to ensure our company objectives are achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering innovative employer engagement and marketing strategies to increase commercial income and enrolments.
• Building and managing relationships with key stakeholders and large employers.
• Leading a team of Account Managers, Recruitment Coordinators, and Marketing Manager to achieve business objectives.
• Overseeing recruitment and admissions processes to ensure compliance with DFE funding rules and quality standards.
• Leading the development of new business opportunities and driving sales to meet targets.
• Implementing and maintaining a strong account management ethos to ensure repeat business.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience: Proven track record in business development, ideally with experience in the education or training sector (Further Education, apprenticeships preferred). Strong team leadership and experience with CRM systems are desirable.
• Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Strong organisational and project management abilities, with the ability to meet targets and deadlines.
• Personal Qualities: Self-motivated, innovative, and target-driven with a focus on customer satisfaction and business growth. You’ll need a car and be ready to travel across Somerset and the Southwest.

Why work for us

We view our staff as an essential component in providing the very best learning opportunities and services to our learners and business partners.  Here at SS&L, our aim is not just to provide the very best learning opportunities to all; we also want to offer the very best working opportunities for our staff.

If you choose to join our dedicated staff team, you will find that SS&L provides a supportive and well-balanced working environment in which we help our staff to develop and grow in their roles.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization committed to developing talent and skills across the region.  If you are a strategic leader with a passion for business growth and a background in employer engagement, we’d love to hear from you

The benefits

We’re pleased to be able to offer you:

• 32 days annual leave + bank holidays + up to 2 gifted Christmas days and a day off for your birthday
• Up to 2 paid volunteering days
• Flexible working and opportunity to work from home
• Totum discount card
• .45p mileage rate**
• NEST Pension Scheme
• On-site parking at certain venues
• Contractual sick, maternity & paternity pay for up to one year (after qualifying period)
• Shared parental leave
• Continued Professional Development
• Supportive culture with elected staff directors
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme

 *These opportunities will depend on the needs of the role.

**Rate change after 4000 miles p.a.

SS&L recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination

We welcome and encourage job applications from everyone

Join us and become a vital part of an organisation that supports the wellbeing and development of the region’s communities.

Find out more

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kathryn Baker on 07794 578893 or email kbaker@sslcic.co.uk.

SS&L is committed to the protection of young people and vulnerable adults and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check relevant to the role applied for

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974

How to apply

Please find a detailed Job Description below and press the apply button for the application form.

Business Development Manager JD & PS

Interview Date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews mutually agreed