Business Development Manager; Skills Bootcamps

Position: Business Development Manager (Skills Bootcamps)
Business Development Manager – Skills Bootcamps (Digital) | Bristol/Bath | £40,000–£45,000  Bonus | Permanent A digital learning provider delivering DfE-funded Skills Bootcamps is hiring a BDM to own employer engagement across the West of England. This is a commercial, region-owning role — you'll be building the employer network that gets bootcamp graduates hired, not managing an existing book.

The role:

Build a verified employer network across Bristol/Bath, securing commitments to interview and hire Skills Bootcamp graduates Generate new business and manage relationships with employers, LEPs, Chambers of Commerce, and regional growth stakeholders Represent the organisation at regional events and industry forums Work with delivery teams to align employer demand with live programme provision Track activity against KPIs on employer sign-ups and learner outcomes Support tender bids with employer engagement evidence and regional market intelligence We're looking for:
Skills Bootcamp business development experience — essential, not negotiable An existing employer network across Bristol/Bath or the wider West of England Comfortable owning a geography independently and hitting targets without hand-holding Familiarity with tender-led, funded delivery environments What's on offer: £35,000–£45,000 basic, dependent on experience Performance-related bonus Remote-based with regional travel, flexible working If you're interested, please apply now or contact Aidan at Forward Role — As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, Linked In and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.

Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.