Business Engagement Consultant

Business Engagement Consultant

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 dependent on experience

Monday to Friday

Here at IPS we have real aspirations for consolidation and growth of our core training and apprenticeship areas. We are in search of a self-motivated and performance driven individual to join our business engagement team and support our company vision for success into 2026.

Are you a good negotiator, experienced in meeting KPI targets with the ability to generate new relationships from an existing portfolio whilst nurturing new opportunities? Do you have experience of working on your own initiative and being part of a close-knit team?

We would love it if you had experience in business engagement within the apprenticeships sector and an understanding of the DfE and Apprenticeship compliance as a bonus!

Apply now if you re proactive and confident - as we are looking to short list immediately!

IPS International is a well-established Apprenticeship and Commercial Training company, employing 70+ full-time staff and operating in a range of markets including; Engineering, Business & Digital Skills, Health & Social Care, Early Years, Construction and Automotive. We deliver a wide range of training programmes at our centres in Rochester and directly on our clients premises.

We welcome applications from candidates looking for a full or part-time (full-time salary will be pro-rata accordingly) position dependent on experience. The higher rate of pay can be expected on experience. As part of our commitment to safeguarding any successful applicant will be required to undergo mandatory training and a satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check as a condition of probation.

Our Employment Package Includes:

Flexible working

24 days annual leave per year (increasing in line with length of service), with additional public holidays

Key Responsibilities:

To effectively target the local employment market using a range of methods including cold calling, mail shots, social media and sales appointments either virtually or face to face.

To engage, maintain and develop relationships with new & existing employers, offering information, advice and guidance on skills analysis options for the development of employers' company workforce.

To support employers with recruitment vacancies for Apprenticeships, offering funding information advice.

Complete lead records accurately and timely, keeping detailed records of all calls, referrals and communications to generate monthly reports.

To keep updated on product and programme development e.g. New Apprenticeship Standards, Funding Rules and DfE Incentives.

To attend appropriate networking events and exhibitions that encourages employers and schools to engage with Apprenticeships.

Essential Skills:

Proficient in sales techniques and seasoned in conducting successful cold calls, in-person interactions, and virtual remote meetings with confidence.

Employer engagement experience, ideally in skills delivery (Apprenticeships or Traineeships)

Negotiation skills

Car driver with full licence

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of local employability organisations

Knowledge of local employers, business development and job market

Understanding of engineering, automotive, construction, social care and early years, business admin or IT and Digital apprenticeships

Experience in recruitment and/or account management