Technical Trainer & Business Development Manager

Technical Trainer & Business Development Manager

Scotland – field‑based role with occasional travel to client sites. Department:
Automotive Scotland.

• Competitive Salary
• 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Additional Birthday day off
• Help@hand
• A Range of Health & Wellbeing Resources
• Life Assurance
• Pension

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Technical Trainer & Business Development Manager to join our growing team in Scotland. This unique role blends technical delivery and business development: you will plan, deliver and assess commercial courses, e.g. training up to Level 4 Electric Vehicle, F‑GAS to Remit’s clients, while also developing new business relationships and expanding Remit’s commercial training footprint across Scotland.

The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable in a training workshop or classroom delivering exceptional learning experiences, consulting with employers, and generating new commercial opportunities.

• Training Delivery
  • Deliver high-quality, engaging Electric Vehicle training programmes (Levels 1-4) to commercial clients.
  • Develop and maintain blended and face‑to‑face learning resources aligned to IMI standards.
  • Conduct assessments, invigilation, marking, and feedback in line with Remit procedures.
  • Maintain technical competence through ongoing CPD and stay up to date with emerging EV technologies.
  • Ensure all training delivery meets compliance, quality assurance, and health & safety standards.
• Business Development
  • Identify, engage, and build relationships with employers and industry partners across Scotland.
  • Promote Remit’s EV and wider commercial training portfolio to new and existing clients.
  • Generate and convert leads through networking, cold calls, field sales, and client presentations.
  • Conduct training needs analysis to tailor solutions that meet client workforce development goals.
  • Manage and grow accounts, ensuring repeat and referral business through excellent customer service.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and client satisfaction.
• Administrative and Operational Support
  • Maintain accurate CRM and reporting to monitor pipeline and sales performance.
  • Uphold Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity, and Health & Safety standards at all times.

• Essential
  • Qualified EV Level 4 Technician (IMI or equivalent).
  • Proven experience in training delivery or technical education within the automotive sector.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Full, clean UK driving licence.
  • Excellent organisation, time management, and self‑motivation.
• Desirable
  • Teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of funded training programmes and apprenticeship frameworks.
  • Experience in developing and delivering technical EV content for commercial audiences.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in business development or commercial sales, ideally within training or apprenticeships.

• Engaging, professional, and confident communicator.
• Commercially astute with a passion for innovation and growth.
• Highly motivated self‑starter who thrives on autonomy.
• Flexible and adaptable — able to switch between hands‑on technical delivery and strategic business development.
• Passionate about sustainability, skills development, and the automotive future.

Remit Training is an Investors in People Platinum awarded employer, and we pride ourselves on placing our learners and colleagues at the centre of everything we do.

As an equal‑opportunity, Disability Confident and safeguarding‑committed organisation, we welcome applications from all individuals who meet our minimum requirements. All prospective colleagues are assessed through a fair Safer Recruitment process that aligns with our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.

Please note that all offers of employment are conditional and will be subject to satisfactory references, an appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, and online pre‑employment checks, in line with safer recruitment standards.