Apprenticeships Business Development Manager

Apprenticeships Business Development Manager - (Childcare & Young Adults)

Location: Remote

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000

Contract: Full-time | Permanent

Are you a passionate Business Development Manager with a strong understanding of apprenticeships and the childcare sector? Do you thrive on building meaningful partnerships and creating opportunities that positively impact young people and professionals? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

About the Company

Our client is a highly respected and growing training provider with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality apprenticeship programmes across childcare, residential childcare, and services supporting young adults. Their learner-first approach, commitment to excellence, and investment in employee development have positioned them as a trusted partner to employers nationwide.

This is a business that genuinely values its people, offering a supportive and collaborative culture where achievements are recognised and career progression is encouraged. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development, flexible working opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to be part of an organisation that is making a real difference within the education and care sectors.

About the Job

As Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving apprenticeship growth across childcare, residential childcare, and young adult support services. You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, nurturing employer relationships, and promoting apprenticeship solutions that address workforce development needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and securing new apprenticeship partnerships with employers across the childcare and care sectors.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key decision-makers, including nursery owners, residential childcare providers, and organisations supporting young adults.
• Conducting employer consultations to understand workforce challenges and recommend suitable apprenticeship programmes.
• Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation through to onboarding and account management.
• Working collaboratively with internal delivery and learner engagement teams to ensure a seamless employer and learner experience.
• Achieving and exceeding apprenticeship enrolment and business growth targets.
• Keeping up to date with apprenticeship funding, legislation, and sector developments to provide expert advice to employers.

Ideal Candidate

We are keen to speak with commercially driven professionals who have a strong understanding of apprenticeships and experience working within childcare-related sectors.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Business Development Manager, Employer Engagement, Apprenticeship Sales, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of apprenticeship programmes and funding models.
• Experience working with or selling into childcare, residential childcare, or organisations supporting young adults.
• A successful track record of generating new business and achieving sales targets.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
• The ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy pipeline effectively.
• A passion for education, skills development, and creating opportunities for learners.

Apply Now

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your expertise can directly contribute to business growth while helping employers and learners achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your business development career and become part of an organisation dedicated to transforming lives through apprenticeships.