National Skills Agency

Description Job Title: Business Development Manager Location: Remote Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 The purpose of the role is to lead and support new business development as our client continues on its growth strategy. It is important they continue to maintain their levels of support and engagement with existing partners and develop new customer relationships for their growing range of EPAs and qualifications. The role of Partnerships and Growth Manager will help focus those efforts and develop the form and level of support moving forward. Responsibilities Customer engagement across existing training providers, developing relationships, enhancing support and ensuring adoption of their range of EPAs, qualifications and services, increasing the amount of products their existing customers are delivering. Business development across new training providers and Centres, positioning the offer and securing growth by onboarding new customers and selling their products into them. Customer engagement with existing employers, positioning the offer, ensuring high levels of support and developing new business. Attend conferences, exhibitions and events, growing your network and increasing knowledge of the sector and key contacts. Develop strategies for targeting key new business, focusing on volume and geographic importance. For new Centres, handle initial enquiries, provide pre-application guidance and support up to the point of Centre approval application form submission. Liaise with Centres due for re-approval, working closely with EPA and Centre Managers. Business development across potential new employers, positioning the offer and helping to secure growth. Collaborating on the development of the support offer with all stakeholders with the aim of enhancing our clients reputation via development of systems/processes, on-line tools and media. Develop and maintain a calendar of events focused on engagement with and support of existing customers/stakeholders. Develop and implement new product roll out plans across stakeholder groups. Develop and maintain business development pipelines across Employers, Centres and Providers. Capture and communicate market intel to support product development and the positioning of their service offer. Support in the positioning and messaging of the product offer. Support in development and evidencing of new product development pipeline. Supporting their project its offer across the wider sector by engaging with employer groups and associations. Qualifications and Experience Significant Experience of a similar role in an Awarding Organisation. A proven track record of successful and sustained stakeholder engagement. A proven track record of successful sales and business development, including large key customers. Demonstratable record of service delivery and development. A proven networker able to project our clients service offer across differing stakeholder groups. Required Skills A strong understanding of apprenticeship standards, qualifications and assessment methods. Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex information and data. Highly motivated self-starter and network builder, highly focused and driven to achieve goals in line with business targets and deadlines. Adaptable able to adjust working style to suit the needs of different target audiences. Able to work in an evolving business environment and respond positively to change, contributing own ideas to achieve business aims. Able to work independently and effectively within a high degree of uncertainty. Be willing to undertake travel across the UK, which may involve occasional overnight stays. Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

ROLE PURPOSE Building client relations and developing new business to achieve the allocated monthly and annual sales target in line with the company s strategic goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively target prospects and existing customers for new business cross-sell and up-sell opportunities. Position our clients services and solutions to prospects and customers using a consultative approach Manage customer accounts giving high levels of customer service Understand our clients value proposition, how it fits in the market place and communicate it to customers and prospects. Create professional emails with accurate information. Understand the key business objectives of customers and prospects and their future plans. Meet customers face to face strengthening relationships and increasing the size/ amount of sales opportunities Achieve acceptable sales Key Performance Indicators (KPI s) as specified by the Sales Manager. Achieve sales goals and targets set. Maintain and update accurate data fields and dialogue reports in the CRM database and other sales systems. Produce accurate quotes for customers. Demonstrate correct usage of pricing and discount models at all times. Accurately complete forms and documents to update other individuals and departments within the company. Take training and coaching, passing any given tests and apply knowledge effectively. Follow company policies, standards and requirements. Plan time to be as effective as possible and organise workload. ROLE REQUIREMENTS 3+ years successful experience in a similar role.(business to business) GCSE Grade C Math s and English MS Office Skills Must have a Driving Licence BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES CORE: Be able to take instruction and work with a degree of initiative and autonomy. Communicate effectively in all mediums. Be keen to engage in CPD activities Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications, we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

This role takes responsibility for a cohort of learners undertaking apprenticeships related to Business Administration and Management. The post holder is expected to take ownership of the learners and cohorts they are tutoring and assessing, and to plan and deliver a range of programmes within the subject area to include short courses, full qualifications and apprenticeships. The post holder will work with the rest of the apprenticeship team to take part in the recruitment, selection and onboarding of the learners, including determining suitability and eligibility of candidates. They will develop schemes of learning that are dynamic and reflect a wide range of differing learning styles, deliver online and face to face workshops with small groups of learners, and conduct assessment of learners, including providing constructive feedback with stretch and challenge as appropriate. Expert understanding of business administration, management and leadership in various settings, as well as apprenticeships is essential. Understanding of relevant roles within NHS, particularly primary care, would be an advantage. The post holder will report to the Head of Apprenticeship Delivery and will also be monitored by the Internal Quality Assurer to work towards continuous improvement of quality. Key Responsibilities : Support learners through onboarding, including Maths/English initial assessments and skills radar, while leading engagement meetings with employers, line managers and stakeholders to set expectations around apprenticeship delivery and commitment. Design and implement dynamic schemes of learning, sequencing curriculum logically and mapping content to apprenticeship standards; create delivery timetables, lesson plans and high-quality teaching resources (presentations, assignments, learning logs, videos, articles). Deliver a blend of online and face-to-face workshops, tutor-led sessions, and Functional Skills (L2 Maths & English); conduct workplace assessments and observations to help learners build strong evidence portfolios for End Point Assessment (EPA). Undertake detailed programme planning in line with EPAO and awarding body requirements, while adapting modules to sector- or employer-specific needs and supporting the build of content on the online management portal. Monitor learner progress through regular reviews with SMART targets, maintain accurate portfolio records, and provide both pastoral and academic support, including identifying and addressing additional learning needs. Manage gateway reviews, ensure learners are fully prepared for EPA, and oversee assessment plans to drive high success rates in line with ESFA accountability frameworks. Contribute to continuous improvement by supporting Ofsted readiness, capturing learner feedback, and implementing enhancements to teaching, learning and assessment approaches. Personal Specification: Hold an apprenticeship assessor qualification: A1/D32 Training, Assessment or Quality Assurance award (e.g. CAVA, ENB998, FEW, MIPP, PGCE, L4 Cert Education) Extensive experience relative to the apprenticeship being assessed Assessing and delivering apprenticeships, including through online platforms

Are you a Project Professional seeking an exciting new opportunity? Does the idea of Programme & Portfolio Management energise you? Are you passionate about shaping the future of the industry by nurturing the next generation of project professionals? Our client is looking for an experienced project, programme, or portfolio professional to deliver accredited courses. These include APM PMQ, MSP, PRINCE2, AgilePM, Change Management, and more. Don't have all the qualifications yet? No problem! Our client has a proven track record of transforming subject matter experts into outstanding trainers. What they need is: An excellent communicator Comfortable working independently Confident presenting to groups Enthusiastic about meeting new people every week As a Trainer, you'll inspire and train delegates for approximately 15 days each month, either at the West Midlands Training Centre, at various client sites across the country or online in a virtual classroom. On non-training days, you'll be engaged in courseware reviews, continuing professional development (CPD), attending external meetings, or liaising with clients.