Business Development Executive

Contract Details

• Contract:
  
  Full‑time, permanent
• Salary: £28,203 - £30,089 (Scale 6, Points 23-25)
• Hours:
  
  37 hours per week
• Location:
  
  Newcastle
• Annual Leave: 30 days plus bank holidays
• Pension: NEST

Experience of working within the post-16 education sector, specifically in apprenticeships. Education recruitment experience (desired).

The Business Development Executive will be responsible for increasing awareness of the Northern Skills brand across Tyne & Wear, Durham and Northumberland. This is a mainly office‑based role focused on high‑volume employer outreach, lead generation, and promoting apprenticeships, boot camps, and bespoke training solutions. The postholder will build strong relationships with employers, schools, careers services, and referral agencies while supporting the employer engagement and learner recruitment strategy.

• Conduct high‑volume outbound telesales to generate employer enquiries.
• Qualify leads, understand employer needs and identify opportunities for apprenticeships and training solutions.
• Build long‑term employer relationships and register vacancies.
• Develop and execute local marketing activity and promote services across multiple channels, including social media.
• Engage with schools, careers services, and referral agencies; attend events, job fairs and networking forums.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and report on activity, conversions and employer feedback.
• Work collaboratively with apprenticeship and training teams to support lead handover and business growth.
• Work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends for events.
• Lead Generation & Relationship Building
  • Conduct high-volume outbound telesales calls to employers across the region to promote apprenticeships, boot camps, and bespoke training solutions.
  • Qualify leads through engaging conversations, understanding employer needs, and identifying opportunities for the wider team to follow up
  • Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with employers to foster long-term engagement and repeat business.
  • Register employer vacancies and gain a deep understanding of their business, culture, and workforce development goals.
• Marketing & Promotion
  • Develop and execute a localised marketing plan to promote Northern Skills and its services across Tyne and Wear, Durham, and Northumberland.
  • Promote apprenticeship vacancies, boot camps, bespoke training courses, and employer services through various channels.
  • Maintain a visible presence on social media, collaborating with the marketing team to promote events and showcase success stories.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and maintain relationships with key contacts in schools, local careers services, and referral agencies to support employer engagement.
  • Attend local networking events, job fairs, and employer forums to raise awareness of Northern Skills' services.
• CRM & Reporting
  • Actively monitor, update, and maintain CRM systems to ensure accurate tracking of employer interactions and lead progression.
  • Provide regular reports on lead generation activity, conversion rates, and employer feedback.
• Collaboration & Strategy
  • Work closely with the wider apprenticeships and training teams to ensure a seamless handover of qualified leads.
  • Share insights and feedback from employer interactions to inform marketing and recruitment strategies.
  • Contribute to departmental strategic objectives and support cross-functional initiatives

If interested, please apply asap