Business Development Manager
Salary: Up to £33,420.74 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full time
Weeks Per Year: Full year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Accrington, Lancashire
Closing Date: Thursday 21st November 2024 - midnight
Interview Date: TBC
‘Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’
Our Organisation
This role is advertised by NCC Professional Services. Part of Nelson and Colne College Group, NCC Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group.
Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding career prospects.
The Exciting Role
Are you passionate about building relationships and networking?
Do you have excelled communication and interpersonal skills?
Do you thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment?
If the answer is yes, then our Business Development manager role could be your next career step.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Work with external agencies, community representatives, employers and stakeholders to identify and secure opportunities for the whole College group including Adult Learning and Apprenticeships, in a pan-Lancashire footprint
- Manage a portfolio of accounts with a strong focus on ethical growth, client satisfaction and maximising full College portfolio opportunities
- Achieve engagement and enrolment targets
- To be actively involved in the recruitment and selection processes for apprentice, including the vacancy matching and interviewing as required
What We Are Looking For:
- 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English, at Grade C/4 or above
- Experience of working in a varied role, including administrative tasks
- Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
- Proven Account Management experience, or other relevant experience
What We Offer in Return:
- Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days – totalling 41 days per year
- Access to a workplace pension scheme – with employer contributions of 5%
- Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
- A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
- Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
- Free on-site parking on all College sites
Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.
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