Vacancy Name
Business Development Manager
Vacancy No
VN4863
Location City
Spennymoor
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours per week
37.50
Working Days & Times
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Salary Minimum Pounds
£30000
Salary Maximum Pounds
£35000
Description
Learning Curve Group are a national training and education specialist we work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners – and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our ‘Purple People’, the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to ‘transform lives through learning’.
Role Information
OVERVIEW
Learning Curve Group are a national training provider going through an exciting period of change and growth across all of its services. As part of this growth, we are looking for Business Development Manager within the employability division to forge relationships with employment partners nationwide and to assist organisations build individualised training packages to fulfil their recruitment needs.
KEY DELIVERABLES
* Engage with employment partners nationwide to secure job vacancies for LCG learners within the employability division.
* Consult with employment partners to create free of charge recruitment solutions that fit their needs.
* Promote LCG services and identify employability opportunities for learners.
MAIN DUTIES
* To identify employers who have employment opportunities and develop and maintain strong relationships to understand their recruitment and training needs.
* Arrange and attend careers events for local employers to attract prospective learners / employees.
* Support learners in securing employment opportunities with links to local and national employers.
* Provide support to employers at all stages of recruitment to maximise funding and training opportunities before and after successful placement of learner.
* To identify and engage in communication with local and national employment partnership groups to promote our services and identify employment opportunities.
* Attending promotions days at client premises when required and promoting the company’s services to potential customers/learners.
* Accurate and timely completion of all recruitment documentation.
* Conduct your role in line with the company value and expected behaviours.
* Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company.
* Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and to be vigilant to potential concerns and risks.
* Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
* Deliver the company values.
Essential Criteria
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Previous experience of successful business development in a B2B setting.
* Previous experience working within the education, training, or recruitment sector.
* Proven track record of meeting and exceeding challenging sales targets.
* Willingness to travel and hold a UK driving license.
* Ability to self-identify cold call leads and engage in face-to-face sales.
* Tenacious with ability to self-motivate.
* Excellent communication at all levels.
* Outstanding customer service skills.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Field-based sales role with travel.
Driving license and access to a car.
INDUCTION
We know starting a new job can be daunting which is why you will have a structured training plan for your first few weeks set out by your manager, and specific to your role. Where possible, you will spend a day or two at our amazing HQ to pick up your equipment, uniform and get to know some of your colleagues!
SAFEGUARDING
Learners are at the centre of everything we do – it’s because of that we’ll need references from your previous employer(s) and maybe even a DBS (dependent on your role!)
Why work for Learning Curve group?
There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work!
Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible People & Culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here:
In addition to working for a company that has been listed as the top 100 companies to work for, for the last five years you'll have access to below benefits:
* 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
* Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year
* Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years
* Healthcare Scheme
* Home & Tech schemes
* Enhanced Family Leave
* Paid Volunteer day each year
* Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month
* Student / Teacher Discount
* Uniform
HEAD OFFICE PERKS
We wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.
* Electric Car charging points
* Free fruit, Coffee and Tea
* Onsite Shower
* Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
You’re unique – and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Don’t just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all.
Halo Code
Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.
Disability Confident Leader
Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.
Armed Forces Covenant Gold
12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.
* Domestic Abuse Covenant
* Care Leaver Covenant
* Working Chance
* Ban the box
Recruitment Checks
Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview.
Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow our risk assessment process to understand age of, context and relevance to the conviction(s).
Education Level
None
Level of Vocational Experience
3 years
Applications Close Date
31 May 2025
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