Cognition Learning Group

Business Development Rep

• Identify, engage and develop new employer relationships nationally
• Generate apprenticeship opportunities and convert employer interest into apprenticeship starts
• Build and maintain an active pipeline of employers across agreed sectors and pathways
• Carry out consultative workforce discussions and training needs analysis
• Provide a positive experience from first enquiry through to onboarding
• Retain ownership of employer relationships to support continued growth activity

Business Development Lead

Affiliate Manager

• Proactively sourcing and attracting candidates through job boards, outreach, events, and online channels
• Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of candidates for current and future apprenticeship opportunities
• Responding to candidate enquiries quickly and providing clear guidance on roles and processes
• Screening candidates against role requirements, eligibility criteria, and apprenticeship readiness
• Managing applications through each stage of the recruitment process, ensuring timely progression
• Producing high quality shortlists aligned to employer needs
• Preparing candidates for interviews and supporting them through to offer and onboarding
• Using CRM/ATS systems (including Zoho Recruit) to track candidate progress and maintain accurate records
• Monitoring recruitment performance and working to meet application, interview, and enrolment targets
• Identifying and addressing pipeline bottlenecks to improve conversion rates
• Building strong relationships with candidates, employers, and internal stakeholders
• Delivering a professional and engaging candidate experience to minimise drop-off
• Ensuring all activity aligns with compliance, safeguarding, and apprenticeship funding requirements
• Continuously reviewing and improving recruitment processes and ways of working.

Business Development Lead

Candidate Engagement Partner – Apprenticeships