Business Development Manager

Description:

You will perform a key account management role with a range of employers to further develop commercial revenue streams across the College. You will work closely with our commercial managers to develop an offer which is competitive and exploits opportunities in the market place. You will promote a clear vision of the value our organisation can bring to our partners and be confident to promote this with new leads and proactively engaging with new prospects. As a key source of advice to employers including our new Apprenticeships offer you will be a key link between the College and a range of third parties. You will also liaise with curriculum teams to monitor delivery and influence change as required. You will cultivate strong and positive commercial relationships providing outstanding customer care, to deliver full cost and short course activities in collaboration with our internal teams. You will support the effective delivery of apprenticeships ensuring course content is fit for purpose. You will develop the college’s commercial strategies and lead on the implementation of these. You will provide regular reports and updates and highlight new opportunities ensuring these are progressed. You will be a capable project manager and able to work to budgets, achieve targets and deliver a positive contribution.

Person specification

You will have a strong background in commercial activities and be used to leading on negotiations and the planning and organisation of resources. You will have recent experience of apprenticeships and of developing this provision. You will be a capable financial manager and adept at understanding the financial and commercial drivers that affect business activity. You will be an outstanding communicator and able to quickly develop rapport with a range so stakeholders which lead to sound long term professional relationships. You will be able to influence others and confident to evaluate and present financial information to others. You will enjoy a varied workload and as a driven and self-motivated individual will enjoy the challenge of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Ideally you will be educated to degree level and/or have a formal management qualification at Level 5 or greater although this is not essential.

Benefits

There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College you will have access to:

• 33 days annual leave, including 8 bank holidays
• A maximum of 5 College closure days
• High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 23.8 %)
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
• Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
• A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives
• Healthcare cash plan (subject to conditions)
• On site gym
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to conditions)
• Eye care vouchers
• Online Payslips