Business Development Officer

Business Development Officer

Responsibilities

To recruit learners across all cohorts of the business to a level that meets the targets of the Company and to develop and maintain the professional and positive attitude of the company.       

Duties include:

1. Contacting all employers (in identified subject areas) within the contract zone to discuss the availability of government funded training for qualifying employees.

2. Introducing potential employers to the apprenticeship scheme.

3. Ensuring that all employed staff in the 16 – 24 age groups are qualified or working towards a qualification as identified in government targets.

4. Arranging presentations to employers to identify the advantages of investing in the development of staff.

5. Working closely with recruitment agencies to ensure new employees are given access to nationally accredited training.

6. Arranging job interviews for potential learners on Apprenticeship Schemes.

7. Advertising employer apprenticeship vacancies .

8. Attending careers fairs to recruit potential learners and employers.

9. Contributing to marketing campaigns and material to raise the profile of the training centre with learners and employers.

10. Completing employer training contracts and health and safety checks under the guidance of the health and safety executive.

11. Carrying out employer satisfaction surveys when required.

12. Arranging exit, mock and job interviews for completers.

13. Attending appropriate SFA events and cascading information to team members.

14. Participating in updating relevant policies and procedures such as the marketing and business plan

15. Any other duties as identified by the Contracts Director and any senior members of the company.

HOURS OF WORK:  A minimum of 37.5 hours per week

£18,000 to £20000 basic salary plus bonus scheme with OTE £23,000 - £25,000