Overview

Fixed term 31.12.2026. Are you ready to take your first step into a fast-paced, rewarding career in business development and employer engagement? We're looking for an energetic, proactive individual to join our growing team as a Business Development and Sales Advisor. In this exciting and varied role, you'll play a key part in generating new employer partnerships both locally and nationally. You'll work across multiple sectors, supporting the development of impactful relationships that create valuable opportunities for our students and programmes. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build their skills and experience in sales, networking, and relationship management. You’ll lead on prospecting activity across the team, contribute fresh ideas, and be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your growth matters. As part of our Ofsted Outstanding organisation, you will join a Business Growth department that is friendly and fast-paced, recognised as one of the most successful further education business development teams in the country. We are passionate about supporting our employer partners and wider communities, and we are looking for someone who can seize opportunities to make a meaningful impact. With no two days the same, this role offers variety, challenge, and the chance to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Generate new employer partnerships locally and nationally; develop impactful relationships across multiple sectors.
• Lead prospecting activity across the team and contribute fresh ideas.
• Support the development of opportunities for students and programmes through employer engagement.
• Collaborate with the Business Growth department in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Energetic and proactive individual with an interest in sales, networking, and relationship management.
• Ability to work across multiple sectors and manage prospecting activities.
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment and a collaborative team setting.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Dedicated CPD days
• 2 wellbeing days
• 2-week Christmas closure
• Opportunities for hybrid working
• On-site discounted gym
• Free parking
• UCS College Group Extra discount package (retail, holidays, entertainment, etc.)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and will do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.

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