Business Development Officer

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Vacancy Name
Vacancy Name
Business Development Officer
Vacancy No
Vacancy No
VN3044
Location City
Location City
Bristol
Description
Description
Learning Curve Group are a national training and education specialist we work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners – and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our ‘Purple People’, the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to ‘transform lives through learning’.We are seeking a business development officer to join our business and support the growth of our Military provision
Role Information
Transforming lives is what we do best, and there is no better example of this than in our Academies. Our Military Academies have seen amazing growth over the last few months with the addition of MPCT taking us to a total of 39 academies across England and Wales. We want to continue this amazing growth by driving learner starts across all sites, helping us to expand further in the future and transforming even more lives. As a Learner Recruitment Officer, you will be responsible for your own recruiting targets by making the Military Academies within your area, the provider of choice for all those referral agencies and people looking for the preparation and support needed, allowing them to join their career of choice. You will work very closely with your Centre Managers in support of learner recruitment for their Academies and report to the Deputy Regional Operations Manager who will be your line manager.You will need these important qualities:Ability to build and maintain strong and agile partnerships with a wide range of referral agenciesAbility to communicate at all levels.Keen attention to detailAn approachable, positive and can do attitude.In this role you will be responsible for starts across our Bristol and Gloucester MPCT Academies. DUTIES Develop and maintain positive relationships with key external referral agencies and partners, (e.g. Armed Forces, schools, local authorities, community leaders, JCPs and employers), to maximise the relationships in support of lead generation and starts for the Military AcademiesProspecting and attending careers and recruiting events within your Area of Responsibility (AOR) by maintaining relationships with the key external referral agencies.Liaise regularly with stakeholders to ensure they are aware and have the required resources to refer and point learners to the Military Provision and wider Group offer.Create awareness and load potential starts on to planned events and open days to generate potential interest awareness and onboarding.Manage employer and referral agency contact details to support regular marketing communications and quality support surveys as per sales team forecast of events.Advertise current Staff vacancies and wider group opportunities during recruiting activities.Communicate effectively and efficiently to potential referral agencies and follow up any partnership opportunities to support potential new Learners.Provide additional support during the learners initial period of onboarding, including sessions to ensure fulfilment of referral agency and learner expectations.Provide social media updates to support local recruiting initiatives.Report on monthly activities against set targets and key performance indicators with Deputy Regional Operations Manager.Administration and GenericConduct your role in line with the behaviour aligned with our company valuesComply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all timesComply and follow all processes within the Health and Safety PolicyComply and follow all processes within the IT Policy and, Data Protection and Information Security PolicyPromote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the companyEnsure the maintenance of confidentially and professionalism at all timeIt is essential that you have a commitment to behave in a way that meets our company values and that places the learner and their well-being at the heart of what you do.In this role you will receive bonus payments and an OTE of up to £36,000ESSENTIAL CRITERIA We love to develop our people so even if you don't meet 100% of the essential criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply. Experience in a sales or recruitment roleMilitary knowledge or interest would be beneficial. Driving license and access to a car
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES You’re unique – and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.Don’t just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all:Disability Confident EmployerArmed Forces Covenant SilverDomestic Abuse CovenantCare Leaver CovenantPURPLE PERKS 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays We understand the gift of time, whether it’s to see your loved ones or just spending time doing the things you love. That’s why in addition to your basic allowance of 26 days your annual leave allowance can rise to as much as 44 days per annum (inclusive of BH) because of these amazing extra leave perks:Buy & Sell | You can buy sell up to an extra 5 days annual leave each year 2YRS Service | Staff who have 2YRS service received an extra 2 days annual leave5YRS Service | Staff who have 5YRS service receive a further 2 days annual leave10YRS Service | Staff who have 10YRS service receive a further 1 days annual leaveWe have a huge range of perks which you can look at here
YOUR OTHER PURPLE PERKSEarly Finish Fridays | Our staff can enjoy a 4PM finish on the last Friday of Every MonthArmed Forces Covenant Gold | Extra leave entitlements for reservists Cycle SchemeIkea Scheme Social events Company Sick Pay and Bereavement LeaveUniform provided If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or need support in applying for this role, please contact our recruitment team on 01388 777129
or ##### Flexibly If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.
Contract Type
Contract Type
Permanent
Essential Criteria
Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. If your role is applicable, the successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. Depending on your role, we may also need to carry out a DBS check in addition to an adverse media / digital search. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if the you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
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