KnowledgeBrief

Business Development Manager – Public Sector Specialist

KnowledgeBrief

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £30,000 - £40,000 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Identify, engage, and grow apprenticeship partnerships across the UK public sector
  • Work with government departments, local authorities, NHS Trusts, arm’s‑length bodies, and other public institutions
  • Combine strategic account management with proactive business development
  • Nurture long‑term relationships, respond to tenders and frameworks
  • Uncover new opportunities through structured research and targeted outreach
  • Lead high‑quality meetings with senior stakeholders
  • Deliver compelling presentations and represent KnowledgeBrief at sector events
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams to produce high‑quality bids, tenders, and proposals

Requirements

  • Proven experience in business development within the public sector (essential)
  • Experience selling into government departments, NHS Trusts, councils, or other public bodies (highly advantageous)
  • Experience within the apprenticeship or skills sector (desirable but not essential)
  • Strong understanding of public sector procurement, frameworks, and tendering processes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
  • Demonstrable ability to build long‑term, trust‑based relationships and manage complex accounts
  • Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities independently
  • Adaptable and resilient, comfortable navigating evolving public sector landscapes
  • Professional, enthusiastic, and driven, contributing positively to the team and wider organisation
Benefits
  • Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met
  • Opportunity to undertake a fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification
  • Career progression opportunities within the Commercial team
  • 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Paid company closure over the winter holidays
  • 2 weeks full sick pay per year
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
business developmentpublic sector procurementtendering processesaccount managementresearchproposal writingpresentation skills
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsrelationship buildingorganisational skillsproactivityadaptabilityresilienceteam contribution