Business Development Partner- Logistics

Job Title Business Development Partner - Logistics
Job Ref REQ0001066
Salary Range £37,100.90 E24
Hours 37 – full time
Location Group based working across all sites
Who we are?
We are a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and The Skills Academy. Education Training Collective (Etc.) delivers a full range of courses, training and apprenticeship opportunities, as well as professional and commercial courses.
Our aim is to create greater opportunities for all of our students and communities by equipping people with the skills to help them into employment, raise aspirations and meet the economic demands of the region. ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Partner- Logistics and Shipping to join our Business Development Team reporting to our Business Development Manager. The Business Development Team at ETC have the vision “We are an extension of your team”. This is not just a statement; it is a commitment- a promise and dedication to support and enhance each department at ETC. We have three values which align our operations: We embrace new opportunities to drive growth, fostering a positive environment for innovation, Our commitment is to become an indispensable partner in your journey towards your success and Your involvement and feedback are integral to our collaborative approach.
As a Business Development Partner- Logistics & Shipping with Etc. you will be responsible for developing links with employers to promote and grow apprenticeships, Bootcamps, AEB & commercial training across the logistics and shipping sector. You will engage with employers to discuss their staffing requirements and training needs, attend networking events to promote the college reputation and provision and work alongside our curriculum teams to develop the logistics provision.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communication, have a proactive attitude, the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will also be able to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities and have a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
Previous experience of sales to businesses, using a CRM and using IT to track performance is essential. An understanding of apprenticeship funding and other provision is desirable, but not essential as full training will be given.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 93% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Pro-Hybrid working employer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.2% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package- Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more https://thanking-you.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
Schedule
• Monday-Friday
• Flexible lunch breaks
• Rather not work the normal 9 - 5? If you have a working pattern that you would prefer, please discuss this with us and we might be able to support.
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 31st March 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/

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