Head of Business Development

Location:

Campus closest to home location with travel to all sites

Salary: £43,981 per year

Are you a commercially driven leader with a strong background in sales, partnerships, or business growth who is looking for a role with greater purpose, stability, and long-term impact? Have you built successful sales pipelines, negotiated high-value contracts, or led teams to exceed targets — and now want to apply those skills in a more meaningful setting?

If you’re ready to step away from short-term sales cycles and constant pressure for the next deal, this is your opportunity to use your transferable commercial skills to create sustainable growth that benefits learners, employers, and the wider community.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and lead strategic business development activity that transforms sales expertise into long-term partnerships and lasting educational impact.

What We Offer

Salary: £43,981 per year

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme – a strong, secure foundation for your future

• Generous Holiday Entitlement – 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays

• College closure and wellbeing days – including a 2-week paid Christmas closure

• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support

• Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses

• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money while staying active

• Professional Development – leadership training and career progression opportunities

• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry

A senior role with benefits that support your life today and your future tomorrow.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and deliver the College’s business development, sales, and employer engagement strategy

• Drive income growth across apprenticeships, commercial training, and funded provision

• Develop and manage sales pipelines, bids, and commercial opportunities

• Build and convert employer relationships into long-term strategic partnerships

• Lead, coach, and motivate a high-performing sales and business development team

• Work collaboratively with curriculum leaders to ensure provision meets market and employer demand

• Use market intelligence, data, and performance metrics to inform decision-making and growth

What You’ll Bring

• Proven senior experience in sales, business development, or commercial leadership

• A strong track record of meeting or exceeding income and growth targets

• Highly transferable skills in negotiation, relationship management, and stakeholder influence

• Confidence operating in both strategic and hands-on sales environments

• Experience translating commercial priorities into sustainable, long-term value

• Experience in education, training, apprenticeships, or public sector environments (desirable, but not essential)

Why Choose This Path?

Continue using the sales and commercial skills you’ve worked hard to develop — while gaining:

• Greater job security and long-term stability

• A healthier work-life balance

• Purpose-driven leadership beyond short-term sales targets

• The opportunity to shape education, skills, and regional workforce development

A role where your commercial success creates life-changing opportunities for others.

Make a move that truly pays off

If you’re ready to apply your sales expertise and transferable skills to a leadership role with lasting impact at Wiltshire College & University Centre, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 1st February 2026

Interview Date: 9th February 2026

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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