Business Development Consultant (Maternity Cover)

Contract: April 2026 – April 2027 Salary: £36,301–£40,548 p.a. Hours: 36 hours per week, full year Location: Hayes (travel across UK and hybrid working required)

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Consultant with a strong background in apprenticeship sales to drive employer engagement and revenue growth nationwide. The role focuses on selling apprenticeship and training solutions to levy and non-levy paying employers using a consultative, solutions-led approach.

Key Responsibilities

* Engage and develop relationships with employers nationwide to maximise apprenticeship levy use and promote training solutions.

* Identify employer needs, close skills gaps, and propose apprenticeship, work experience, and commercial training solutions.

* Develop and manage a territory plan to generate new business

* Manage employer accounts end-to-end, from initial contact through delivery, evaluation, and repeat business.

* Generate and manage a sales pipeline, ensuring accurate CRM and reporting updates.

* Lead Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account administration in line with ESFA requirements.

* Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, apprenticeship recruitment, and senior stakeholders to meet income and KPI targets.

* Identify opportunities for higher apprent...