Business Development Officer

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Job Details: Business Development OfficerFull details of the job.
Vacancy Name
Vacancy Name
Business Development Officer
Vacancy No
Vacancy No
VN3489
Location City
Location City
Manchester
Contract Type
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary Minimum Pounds
Salary Maximum Pounds
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’.
Role Information
For this role you will be responsible for learner starts within our Manchester Academy.
You will need these important qualities:
Previous sales experience within a similar role with proven evidence of a target and KPI focus.
Industry experience (minimum 3 years).
Organisational skills – generation of a robust 6 month plan for learner recruitment.
Knowledge of funding streams within the sector.
Have general knowledge of use of social media platforms for learner engagement.
Ability to build and maintain strong and agile relationships through networking in the wider area, providing monthly updates to support recruitment.
Ability to communicate at all levels.
An approachable, positive and motivated attitude.
Prospecting and attending careers and recruitment events within your area.
Planning recruitment events to drive learner numbers within the academy.
Accurate figure reporting based on actual starts and realistic projections.
Provide additional support during the learners initial period of onboarding, including sessions to ensure fulfilment of learner expectations.
Provide social media updates to support local recruiting initiatives.
Weekly reporting to the line manager, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the academies performance and projected activity to boost recruitment.
Ability to build a network of salons to promote CPD and apprenticeship opportunities.
Knowledge of apprenticeships within Hair & Beauty and support with the onboarding process.
Maintenance of learner notice boards which include upcoming courses, short course opportunities, guest speakers and job vacancies.
Complete a standardised interview process to maintain learner experience.
Develop strong relationships with Secondary Schools to generate strong study programme numbers and advertise alternative provision.
Administration and Generic
Conduct your role in line with the behaviour aligned with our company values.
Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times.
Comply and follow all processes within the Health and Safety Policy.
Comply and follow all processes within the IT Policy and, Data Protection and Information Security Policy.
Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company.
Ensure the maintenance of confidentially and professionalism at all time
It 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.
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
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Working 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.
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 role.
Customer service skills.
Industry knowledge and qualifications (3 years).
Driving license and access to a car as travel will be expected.
Why work for Learning Curve group?
There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work!
Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible People & Culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here:
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In addition to working for a company that has been listed as the top 100 companies to work for, for the last fives years you'll have access to below benefits:
26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year
Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years
Healthcare Scheme
Tech Scheme
Ikea Scheme
Cycle to work Scheme
Paid Volunteer day each year
Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month
Student / Teacher Discount
Uniform
HEAD OFFICE PERKSWe wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.
Electric Car charging points
Free fruit, Coffee and Tea
Onsite Shower
Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship
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.Halo CodeLearning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles including
including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.
Disability Confident LeaderDisability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.
Armed Forces Covenant Gold12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.
Domestic Abuse Covenant
Care Leaver Covenant
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Recruitment Checks
Recruitment Checks
Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview.Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow our risk assessment process to understand age of, context and relevance to the conviction(s).Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow our risk assessment process to understand age of, context and relevance to the conviction(s).
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