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 sectorYou 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 (phone number removed)
