Business Development Manager – Public Sector Specialist

KnowledgeBrief

Business Development Manager leading apprenticeship partnerships across UK public sector. Elevating leadership and workforce capability through KnowledgeBrief's strategic initiatives.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £30,000 - £40,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take the lead in identifying, engaging, and growing 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, and uncover new opportunities through structured research
Lead high-quality meetings with senior stakeholders and deliver compelling presentations
Represent KnowledgeBrief at sector events, conferences, and forums
Collaborate closely with internal teams to produce high-quality bids, tenders, and proposals

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met
All travel required for the role is reimbursed in full
5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Paid company closure over the winter holidays
2 weeks full sick pay per year
Opportunity to undertake a fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification
Career progression opportunities within the Commercial team

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentaccount managementpublic sector procurementtendering processesbidstendersproposalsstructured researchpresentation skillsrelationship management

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganisational skillsproactiveadaptabilityresilienceteam contributiontrust-buildingindependent managemententhusiasm