Business Engagement Consultant

Business Engagement Consultant

Here at IPS we have real aspirations for consolidation and growth of our core training and apprenticeship areas. We are in search of a self-motivated and performance driven individual to join our Business Engagement team and support our company vision for success into 2024.

Are you a good negotiator, experienced in meeting KPI targets with the ability to generate new relationships from an existing portfolio whilst nurturing new opportunities? Do you have experience of working on your own initiative and being part of a close-knit team?

We would love it if you had experience in Business Engagement within the apprenticeships sector and an understanding of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and Apprenticeship compliance as a bonus!

IPS International is a well-established Apprenticeship and Commercial Training company, employing 70+ full-time staff and operating in a range of markets including; Engineering, Business & Digital Skills, Health & Social Care, Construction and Automotive. We deliver a wide range of training programmes at our centres in Rochester, Dover and directly on our clients premises.

Our Employment Package Includes:

• Flexible working with some remote working
• 24 days annual leave per year (increasing in line with length of service), with additional public holidays

Business Engagement Consultant Key Responsibilities:

• To effectively target the local employment market using a range of methods including cold calling, mail shots, social media and sales appointments either virtually or face to face.
• To engage, maintain and develop relationships with new & existing employers, offering information, advice and guidance on skills analysis options for the development of employers' company workforce.
• To support employers with recruitment vacancies for Apprenticeships, offering funding information advice.
• Complete lead records accurately and timely, keeping detailed records of all calls, referrals and communications to generate monthly reports.
• To keep updated on product and programme development e.g. New Apprenticeship Standards, Funding Rules and ESFA Incentives.
• To attend appropriate networking events and exhibitions that encourages employers and schools to engage with Apprenticeships.

Business Engagement Consultant Essential Skills:

• Proficient in sales techniques and seasoned in conducting successful cold calls, in-person interactions, and virtual remote meetings with confidence.
• Employer engagement experience, ideally in skills delivery (Apprenticeships or Traineeships)
• Negotiation skills
• Car driver with full licence

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of local employability organisations
• Knowledge of local employers, business development and job market
• Understanding of engineering, automotive, construction, social care and early years, business admin, IT and Digital, HR or management apprenticeships
• Experience in recruitment and/or account management
• Experience using CRM databases

We welcome applications from candidates looking for a full or part-time (full-time salary will be pro-rata accordingly) position dependent on experience. The higher rate of pay can be expected on experience. As part of our commitment to safeguarding any successful applicant will be required to undergo mandatory training and a satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check as a condition of probation.

Apply now if you re proactive and confident - as we are looking to short list immediately!