Get Set for leading Apprenticeship Growth

TL;DR: Location: Basildon Hybrid  Contract: FT 35hrs PW M-F Salary:  £45,000 – £53,000 plus OTE of up to 70k

Can I borrow 30 seconds?

When we talk to people working in apprenticeships, they often tell us they’re:

• Frustrated that their sales experience doesn’t make a real difference.

• Passionate about helping people develop skills, but miss the commercial element.

• Looking for a leadership role that actually shapes the future of training and workforce growth.

Sound familiar? Thought so. Give me a minute more, this might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

The Role

This is an Apprenticeship Sales Manager role with purpose.

You’ll drive the growth of our apprenticeship provision, expanding employer partnerships, building new relationships, and leading a motivated sales and account management team to deliver real results. You’ll collaborate closely with the Apprenticeship Delivery Manager to bring new apprenticeship standards to life across sectors like construction, people services, and logistics .

You’ll:

• Lead and inspire your team.  Drive performance and accountability, providing coaching and motivation to achieve ambitious apprenticeship start and revenue targets.

• Develop key accounts.  Build and nurture employer partnerships that create lasting apprenticeship opportunities across new sectors and regions.

• Grow partnerships.  Engage with employers, stakeholders, and local businesses to understand workforce needs and promote apprenticeship solutions.

• Support mobilisation. Work with delivery leaders to launch new apprenticeship standards, contracts, and delivery sites.

• Drive performance. Lead team meetings, track KPIs, and implement SMART action plans that deliver measurable outcomes.

• Champion compliance.  Ensure that all apprenticeship activity meets funding and regulatory standards, working with Quality and Compliance colleagues to embed best practice.

• Collaborate widely. Partner with Employment Relations Managers and external providers to maximise reach and impact.

• Report success. Produce and present management reports that highlight progress, challenges, and results.

Your leadership will directly shape our apprenticeship growth strategy and the futures of the learners and employers we support.

The Person

Let’s check a few things:

• Do you have demonstrable experience in sales management, business development, or partnership management within the apprenticeship or skills sector ?

• Can you lead, coach, and inspire a team to exceed targets and deliver impact?

• Are you confident in developing strategic employer relationships and new business opportunities?

• Do you understand apprenticeship compliance and funding requirements ?

• Are you proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple priorities with precision?

• Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every partnership can change a life?

If you’re nodding along, this one’s for you.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary £45,000 – £53,000 plus OTE of up to 70k .

• The chance to lead a team with purpose — driving skills growth and employer partnerships.

• The opportunity to shape new apprenticeship standards and sectors.

• Access to wellbeing tools (GP, counselling, Headspace).

• Healthcare, lifestyle rewards, pension, and salary sacrifice options.

• A supportive, ambitious environment where your work has measurable impact.

Our Values

We live them. Every day.

Be Ambitious: Drive growth for yourself, your team, and our apprenticeships.
Be Inspiring: Lead with vision and positivity.
Be Proud: Deliver excellence and celebrate success.
Be Considerate: Collaborate and build trust.
Own it: Take responsibility, make things happen.

So, one last question:

If you could lead a team that grows apprenticeships, builds partnerships, and transforms futures,
is there any reason you wouldn’t apply today?

What to Know Before You Apply

• We reserve the right to close this advert early, so apply soon to avoid disappointment.
• We’re a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re committed to supporting you.
• This role is subject to our safeguarding and vetting process.
• We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.

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We reserve the right to close applications early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome all applications. Get Set UK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status . Our aim is to support and maintain the physical and mental health of all people at work. If you do need any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and recruitment process, please let us know at the outset and we will work hard to provide the right solution for you. This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners/clients and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks. Get Set UK does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Get Set UK will consider these CVs as gifts and will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner .