Business Development Manager

Moulton College will soon be launching our new Apprenticeships provision which will allow us to work even more closely with our supportive network of employers. This new position will support the college to develop our Apprentice partners while also developing other commercial opportunities to grow additional income streams across the college.

Your duties

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 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 and 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 be educated to degree level and ideally have a formal management qualification at Level 5 or greater. 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.

Benefits

Moulton College will soon be launching our new Apprenticeships provision which will allow us to work even more closely with our supportive network of employers. This new position will support the college to develop our Apprentice partners while also developing other commercial opportunities to grow additional income streams across the college.

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:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• High street discounts
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Healthcare cash plan
• On site gym
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking

How to apply

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Please note that all successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.

To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website by clicking 'Apply'. Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.

CV’s will not be considered.

Closing Date Monday 4 July 2022 at 5:00pm