Business Development Manager
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- England,North East,Tyne and Wear,Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full Time, Contract
- £25 - £35 per hour
Job Description:
Job Opportunity: Business Development Manager - Apprenticeships
Location: Newcastle College
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Temporary (Potential for Permanent) via The Supply Register 4 months initially
Are you an experienced Business Development professional with strong knowledge of apprenticeships and employer engagement?
Newcastle College, in partnership with The Supply Register, is seeking a driven and commercially focused Business Development Manager to lead employer engagement and apprenticeship growth across key industry sectors.
This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
About the role:
As Business Development Manager, you will be accountable for achieving key financial and non-financial KPIs, increasing apprenticeship job starts, and growing market share across a defined cluster of industry sectors aligned to Newcastle College’s delivery areas.
You will lead and manage a team of Business Development Consultants, driving new business opportunities while maintaining and expanding existing employer relationships. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on employer engagement, ensuring compliance, quality, and commercial viability across all activity.
Key responsibilities:
* Achieve apprenticeship job start targets and wider business development KPIs.
* Lead, manage, and develop a team of Business Development Consultants.
* Identify and secure new employer partnerships aligned to growth opportunities.
* Account manage key employer relationships, growing market share and protecting existing business.
* Conduct employer visits to identify training, recruitment, and workforce development needs.
* Develop tailored apprenticeship and skills solutions in collaboration with curriculum teams.
* Maintain accurate records of employer engagement and activity using CRM systems.
* Ensure all activity is compliant with NCG processes, apprenticeship funding rules, and business procedures.
* Keep employers informed of apprenticeship reforms and sector developments.
* Contribute market intelligence and insights to senior leaders and delivery teams.
* Represent the college at employer networks, partnership meetings, and stakeholder events.
? What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience in a B2B business development or employer engagement role.
* Strong knowledge of apprenticeships, post-16 education, and workforce development.
* Experience of working to and achieving challenging KPIs and income targets.
* Previous experience managing or leading teams (or readiness to step into line management).
* Excellent account management, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
* Knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules and employer engagement processes.
* High-level communication, organisational, and IT skills (including Microsoft applications).
* Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, and respond flexibly to employer demand.
* Commitment to NCG values, safeguarding, equality, and professional standards.
Why join us?
* Opportunity to work with a leading FE college driving apprenticeship growth and employer partnerships.
Location: Newcastle College
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Temporary (Potential for Permanent) via The Supply Register 4 months initially
Are you an experienced Business Development professional with strong knowledge of apprenticeships and employer engagement?
Newcastle College, in partnership with The Supply Register, is seeking a driven and commercially focused Business Development Manager to lead employer engagement and apprenticeship growth across key industry sectors.
This is a temporary opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
About the role:
As Business Development Manager, you will be accountable for achieving key financial and non-financial KPIs, increasing apprenticeship job starts, and growing market share across a defined cluster of industry sectors aligned to Newcastle College’s delivery areas.
You will lead and manage a team of Business Development Consultants, driving new business opportunities while maintaining and expanding existing employer relationships. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on employer engagement, ensuring compliance, quality, and commercial viability across all activity.
Key responsibilities:
* Achieve apprenticeship job start targets and wider business development KPIs.
* Lead, manage, and develop a team of Business Development Consultants.
* Identify and secure new employer partnerships aligned to growth opportunities.
* Account manage key employer relationships, growing market share and protecting existing business.
* Conduct employer visits to identify training, recruitment, and workforce development needs.
* Develop tailored apprenticeship and skills solutions in collaboration with curriculum teams.
* Maintain accurate records of employer engagement and activity using CRM systems.
* Ensure all activity is compliant with NCG processes, apprenticeship funding rules, and business procedures.
* Keep employers informed of apprenticeship reforms and sector developments.
* Contribute market intelligence and insights to senior leaders and delivery teams.
* Represent the college at employer networks, partnership meetings, and stakeholder events.
? What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience in a B2B business development or employer engagement role.
* Strong knowledge of apprenticeships, post-16 education, and workforce development.
* Experience of working to and achieving challenging KPIs and income targets.
* Previous experience managing or leading teams (or readiness to step into line management).
* Excellent account management, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
* Knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules and employer engagement processes.
* High-level communication, organisational, and IT skills (including Microsoft applications).
* Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, and respond flexibly to employer demand.
* Commitment to NCG values, safeguarding, equality, and professional standards.
Why join us?
* Opportunity to work with a leading FE college driving apprenticeship growth and employer partnerships.
Job number 3228915
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Company Details:
The Supply Register Ltd
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Education
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