Business Development Manager; Apprenticeships

If you’re at your best when you’re building relationships, opening doors, and being trusted to get results — this could be the role that finally gives you the freedom and rewards you’ve been looking for.

We’re partnering with an ambitious, growing apprenticeship provider that’s investing heavily in its commercial team. They’re looking for a high-performing Business Development Manager who enjoys autonomy, thrives on targets, and wants their success to directly translate into earnings.

This is not a slow, over-managed sales role. It’s a chance to take ownership, move quickly, and build something meaningful — while helping employers across England develop their people through apprenticeships.

You’ll be responsible for generating new apprenticeship starts by engaging employers who want to upskill their workforce — and by creating opportunities for new learners to enter employment.

You’ll manage your own pipeline, build long-term employer relationships, and use a mix of outreach, networking, referrals, and creativity to hit (and exceed) monthly targets.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders, but day-to-day you’ll have the freedom to run your desk like your own business.

What you'll be doing

• Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of employer partners.
• Identifying organisations with staff suitable for apprenticeship programmes.
• Creating new apprenticeship starts through proactive business development.
• Matching unemployed learners with suitable employers where appropriate.
• Using phone, digital outreach, databases and referrals to generate leads.
• Managing CRM activity and tracking your performance against targets.
• Representing the organisation professionally with employers and stakeholders.

Why people apply for this role

• You’re trusted to do your job – no micromanagement, no box-ticking
• Your results are rewarded – uncapped bonuses with real earning potential
• You work remotely – with flexibility and autonomy
• You sell something that matters – apprenticeships that genuinely change lives
• Decisions are made fast – interviews and offers move quickly

Top performers in similar roles have doubled their basic salary through performance.

If you're a commercially driven Business Development Manager who wants more freedom, better earning potential, faster decisions and a role with real purpose, this is an opportunity worth exploring.