Apprenticeship Sales Advisor

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors. Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others. We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story! In the role of Apprenticeship Sales Advisor, you’ll predominantly be based at Waterfront, Huddersfield and your focus will be on achieving organisational targets and increasing market penetration of the College’s offer. Your key responsibilities will be promoting, selling and securing opportunities for employers to work with the college. As the first point of contact for inbound enquiries, it is essential that you provide a positive experience for those we work with. Ideally, you’ll have experience in sales with a track record of meeting targets and deadlines (or be able to prove equivalent ability) and demonstrable experience in customer facing roles and relationship management. It’s important that you’re able to communicate effectively and demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role. Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel. We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications Proposed Interview Date: 16th July 2024 Please remember to remove all personal details (name, date of birth) from your CV If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact hrenquiry@kirkleescollege.ac.uk Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied. As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.