Business Development Executive

Job Information

• Job Title: Business Development Executive
• Location: North Harbour Campus
• Salary: £32,496.89 Full Time Equivalent per annum
• Hours of Work: 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, Part‑Time, Permanent

At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and competitive benefits for our staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.

Everyone at the College contributes to the bigger picture and each role makes an impact on our students’ learning journey.

We offer courses for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also provide Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that meet the needs of the local community.

• Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays.
• Pension: suos generous local government pension. Further information can be found at
• Learning & Development: programmes by the Community Adult Education Department.
• Staff Development: access to the College staff development programmes and CPD.
• On‑site Discounts:
  City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre.
• Online Discounts:
  Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address.
• Parking: free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel).
• Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, including concert tickets.

To support the identification and growth of apprenticeship and professional opportunities across the entire پاڻ. This includes sourcing new client leads, strengthening relationships with existing clients, and building a robust pipeline of skills and training opportunities that align with the College’s business plan and employer needs.

The role also acts as a “one‑stop shop” for businesses, providing comprehensive support with apprenticeships and other employer‑related services.

To excel in this role you will need to be proactive, have the ability to build and maintain relationships, identify new business opportunities, and close deals. Success will also require the capacity to adapt to a dynamic and competitive market, continuously improve your knowledge of industry trends, and collaborate effectively with the team to drive growth and revenue.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local businesses and employers.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to both apprentices and employers throughout the placement process.
• Contribute to the development of promotional materials and campaigns aimed at employers and apprentices.
• Respond promptly to inbound inquiries and web leads, nurturing these leads to drive conversions.
• Develop and maintain employer relationships (existing and הnew clients) and maximise all opportunities for growth and repeat business.

• Experience in a sales, account management/executive or business development role, preferably within the education or apprenticeship sector.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to supporting students and employers.
• Knowledge of the local business environment and workforce needs.

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training. The College’s commitment to E, E, D, and I is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities, and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right to close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert. We do not accept CVs from agencies for these roles.