Business Development Consultant

Job Details

Business Development Consultant
Permanent, full time post (working 35 hours per week) | Salary: up to £35,660 per annum
Location: Derwentside College, regional travel will be required as part of the role
Closing Date: Sunday 23 February 2025

Why Derwentside College?

At Derwentside College, we take pride in being one of the largest and most dynamic providers of apprenticeships in the region. As an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation, we are at the forefront of delivering exceptional apprenticeship programmes, offering outstanding services that empower learners and meet the needs of local employers.

Derwentside College’s Business Development Team has built lasting partnerships with a diverse array of leading employers across multiple sectors throughout the North East. This has allowed us the privilege of collaborating with some of the region’s largest organisations, offering tailored apprenticeship programmes to support workforce development.

The Business Development Team at Derwentside College is dynamic and forward-thinking, dedicated to putting learners and employers at the centre of our mission and we are seeking to appoint a talented individual who can contribute to this and the overall achievement and success of the team.

What will you do?

As a Business Development Consultant, your proven sales experience will give you the platform to play a crucial role in driving the College’s growth strategy. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a strong motivation to secure new business, you will engage with both new and existing employers, managing relationships to the highest standards. You will be capable of thriving under pressure to achieve targets, and bring a blend of strong business acumen and a high level of personal integrity to a truly rewarding role.

What’s in it for you?

Generous annual leave entitlement (31 days on entry, rising to 36 after 5 years’ service)
Flexible working – including a hybrid working arrangement and a 2pm finish on a Friday
Christmas closure days
Salary sacrifice electric vehicle car leasing scheme
Automatic entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Annual staff wellbeing days
Continuous professional development
Free on-site parking

This is a permanent, full-time post (working 35 hours per week). Regional travel will be required as part of the role; therefore, use of your own transport, a current valid driving licence and business insurance is essential. Starting salary will depend upon an individual’s level of experience.

If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Nicola McKegney – Assistant Principal Business Development nicola.mckegney@derwentside.ac.uk

The College is positively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend its education and training provision. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

As an equal opportunities employer, the College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. If you require support with your application or any other part of the recruitment process please contact us on 01207 585900 or email hr@derwentside.ac.uk

Closing date for applications – Sunday, 23rd February 2025

Disability Confident

This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.