Business Development Lead

Cognition Learning Group

Business Development Lead focused on apprenticeship employer engagement while building employer relationships. Responsible for generating apprenticeship opportunities and supporting workforce development initiatives.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £35,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience generating new business opportunities, employer relationships or recruitment activity
Proven ability to work towards targets and convert opportunities
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Good commercial awareness and organisational skills
Confidence managing pipelines and CRM systems
Ability to work independently in a developing environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave
Birthday Leave
additional company benefits

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Soft Skills

communication skillsrelationship-building skillscommercial awarenessorganizational skillsindependent work