Business Development Manager – Apprenticeship Training
Total Package: £40k OTE (+car allowance/company car)
Closing date: Tue 30th Jun 2026
Hours: 35.00
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Remote
Department: Sales & Marketing
Job Description
The delivery of Apprenticeships and Skills training is a growth area for the UK.
Driven by both UK Government and Employers, vocational training is set to play a bigger role in the Post-16 Education landscape, creating more pathways for learners and delivering a skilled workforce for employers.
As a Business Development Manager at Busy Bees Education and Training you will be at the heart of this exciting change, helping us to empower employers and learners.
Working within a supportive growth culture, you will be responsible for identifying and winning new apprenticeship training business and for developing lasting relationships.
This is a results driven role that requires tenacity and a desire to succeed, Busy Bees education and training are a market leader and employ purpose driven individuals that can hit the ground running and achieve targets.
To succeed in this role, we expect that you will have 2+ years as a BDM selling Apprenticeship training and a demonstrable track record in delivering new employer relationships.
Key accountabilities:
- Be accountable for the delivery of new apprenticeship starts.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities with employers for apprenticeship and commercial training programmes
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with employers, ensuring repeat business and partnership growth.
- Conduct employer needs analysis to match suitable apprenticeship standards to workforce development needs.
- Achieve agreed monthly and quarterly sales targets, including learner starts and revenue goals.
- Support marketing initiatives to enhance the visibility and reputation of Busy Bees Education and Training.
Requirements for the Role:
- Strong Communicator: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Communicates in a way that is easily understood and ensures high standards of professionalism.
- Proven experience: in business development, sales, or employer
- Industry experience: Strong understanding of apprenticeship programmes, funding, and compliance requirements.
- Relationship builder: Ability to build and maintain professional relationships at all organisational levels.
Personal Attributes:
- Resilient and proactive. Able to self-start and work independently.
- Empathetic and supportive. Able to build positive relationships with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
- Adaptable and proactive. Capable of handling various tasks and challenges effectively.
Other:
- Must be able to pass a criminal record check (enhanced DBS or equivalent)
- Flexibility in working hours, including the ability to travel nationally and work early mornings and evenings if required.
- Full Drivers Licence required.
