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Business Development Manager - Qualifications

The King's Trust

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Posted 22 hours ago

Join King's Trust to shape youthful futures and expand educational opportunities as our Business Development Manager – Qualifications.

Overview

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£31277 - £44064

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Any UK Trust office

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Expires at anytime

Organisation Summary

King's Trust is a mission-oriented organisation dedicated to shaping futures and broadening opportunities for young people across the UK. Our focus is on fostering strategic partnerships and delivering high-quality, accredited qualifications and apprenticeships. As a team member, you'll join an inclusive, diligent community committed to making a difference.

Role Summary

  • Identify new markets and strategic partnerships to help grow King's Trust Qualifications.
  • Lead the growth pipeline end-to-end, from lead cultivation to converting opportunities into sustainable partnerships.
  • Work closely with Qualifications and Apprenticeships teams to ensure a seamless new business handover and deliver exceptional experiences.

Role Requirements

  • Must have experience in business development within education, training, or apprenticeships.
  • Superb communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills are necessary.

Application Process Details

  • Understand the job description and determine how your skills align with it.
  • Submit your application with a tailored cover letter and resume.
  • Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview and further assessments directly.

Step into a role where your work directly expands opportunities for young people across the UK. As our Business Development Manager – Qualifications, you'll help grow King's Trust Qualifications by identifying new markets, shaping strategic partnerships and ensuring more learners gain access to high-quality, accredited qualifications and apprenticeships. Your insight and drive will play a key part in strengthening our presence within the education and training landscape.

You'll lead our growth pipeline end-to-end, cultivating leads, forging strong customer relationships, and converting opportunities into sustainable partnerships. Working closely with our Qualifications and Apprenticeships teams, you'll ensure seamless handover of new business and support centres to deliver exceptional experiences for young people. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, combines commercial acumen with purpose, and knows how to translate insights into results.

If you bring experience in business development within education, training or apprenticeships, alongside excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, we'd love to see your application. Join a team that's collaborative, mission-driven and committed to shaping futures, and help us open doors for young people who need it most.

Perks for working at The Trust! Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role) You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. Interest-free season ticket loans The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

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