Head of Business Development

Head of Business Development

Location:

West Midlands (Birmingham, Coventry, Hereford, Stoke-on-Trent, Telford, Wolverhampton, Worcester)

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000

We are looking for a strategic and commercially driven business development leader to make a significant impact within the apprenticeships sector. This role will lead regional growth, shape business development strategy, and build lasting employer partnerships across the Midlands.

Our client is a well-established training provider with an excellent reputation for delivering high‑quality apprenticeship programmes and developing long‑term employer partnerships. The organisation is expanding its presence across the skills and apprenticeships sector, fostering a supportive, people‑focused culture that encourages professional development, values new ideas, and offers genuine opportunities for career progression and leadership.

As Head of Business Development, you will lead the organisation’s regional growth strategy, drive new business opportunities, and manage a high‑performing Business Development team.

• Develop and implement a regional business development strategy to achieve sustainable growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing Business Development team.
• Identify and secure new apprenticeship opportunities with employers across multiple sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and employer partners.
• Manage the full sales lifecycle, including bids, tenders, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure an excellent client experience and successful programme delivery.
• Monitor market trends, apprenticeship funding developments, and competitor activity to inform commercial strategy.

• Significant experience in a senior Business Development role within the apprenticeships sector.
• Proven track record of securing new business and developing long‑term employer partnerships.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing high‑performing Business Development teams.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent strategic planning skills.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive, results‑driven approach with the ability to combine strategic leadership with hands‑on execution.

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000.
• Opportunity to lead regional business growth across the Midlands.
• Genuine autonomy to shape business development strategy.
• Chance to build, lead, and develop a high‑performing team.
• Career progression within a growing and ambitious organisation.
• Supportive, collaborative, and people‑focused working culture.