Business Development

The Employment Engagement & Business Development Officer is responsible for building strong relationships with local, regional, and national employers to support learners into sustainable employment. The role focuses on generating vacancies, work experience, traineeship placements, and progression opportunities that align with the skills and aspirations of learners.

Key Responsibilities

* Proactively source new employer partnerships across a range of sectors to create employment and work placement opportunities.

* Maintain regular contact with existing employers to ensure high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.

* Conduct employer visits to understand workforce needs, staffing gaps, and skills requirements.

* Promote training solutions (e.g., sector-based work academies, apprenticeships, short courses) to support employer recruitment.

* dentify and convert new business opportunities through networking, cold outreach, events, and digital engagement.

* Work closely with internal teams to match employer demand with suitable training programmes.

* Present the benefits of government-funded training to employers, explaining incentives, compliance requirements, and recruitment support.

* Represent the organisation at job fairs, careers events, and employer networking meetings.

* Secure job interviews, work trials, and guaranteed interview opportunities for learners on training programmes.

* Work with tutors, support staff, and employability coaches to ensure learners are work-ready.

* Match learners to appropriate roles based on skills, qualifications, and career aspirations.

* Track and report learner outcomes, job starts, and sustained employment data.

Skills & Experience Required

* Experience working in a training provider, FE college, employability programme, recruitment, or business development role (preferred).

* Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage employers at all levels.

* Proven track record in sales, outreach, or partnership development.

* Knowledge of UK employability programmes, adult education, apprenticeships, or skills funding (desirable).

* Ability to work to targets, deadlines, and performance indicators.

If you’re ready to make a difference in people’s lives and help learners achieve their potential, apply now