Business Development Officer

Business Development Officer

Salary: £28,791

Hours: 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent 

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 27 March 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Reference Number: 2343

Do you have a background in Sales / Business Development and are looking for a new career that allows you to support Lancashire businesses in growing and developing their workforce? As part of our team, you'll have the chance to positively impact learners' lives and employers’ business success through the promotion and development of Apprenticeships and Professional Business Training.

Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.

We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers, including Apprenticeships and professional Development Courses. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us!

The Role

The Commercial and Business Development Team is responsible for driving business growth of the College’s Apprenticeship and Professional Course Sales, across Further and Higher Education. As a Business Development Officer, you will play a key role in this, through the achievement of focused sales targets for Apprenticeship recruitment and commercial course income. Linking with Curriculum teams, you will support the development of training which links to priority sectors. You will develop a strong base of customers to support the college’s growth ambition, positioning the College as first choice for employer training solutions.

What are we looking for?

With a minimum Level 3 qualification in a business related subject and up to date working knowledge of Apprenticeship policy, funding and operations, you will have experience of working in a training and development environment as well as in a sales or marketing role in order to achieve our commercial targets.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.

Next steps?

Please press APPLY we shall then send you our application link - as this role is based within Further Education we do ask that you complete our application form, to compliy with Safer Recruitment Practices.

Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce. Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.