Business Development Officer

1 month ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Learning Curve Group Full time

Vacancy Overview


Learning Curve Group is a national training and education specialist that works with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values centered around our learners, and we believe that our 'Purple People' are dedicated and passionate individuals who help us deliver success no matter what. Our vision is to 'transform lives through learning'.

Job Summary


We are seeking a Business Development Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with external organizations, identifying and promoting courses to learners and learner referral sources, and engaging with potential learners to provide them with accurate information, advice, and guidance. The role also involves carrying out initial assessment activities, identifying individual learner support requirements, and communicating with relevant colleagues. Additionally, the Business Development Officer will be responsible for maintaining learner tracking details, communicating with tutors and assessors, and supporting the tracking of learners upon completion into a positive destination for a period of 26 weeks. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar engagement role, preferably in the education sector, and possess excellent communication skills, a good track record of customer service, and the ability to work independently and be self-motivated. The role also requires the ability to travel within the region and have access to a car. We offer a competitive salary, 26 days annual leave, and a range of benefits, including a healthcare scheme, tech scheme, and cycle to work scheme. If you are a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about education and customer service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities


  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with external organizations
  • Identify and promote courses to learners and learner referral sources
  • Engage with potential learners to provide accurate information, advice, and guidance
  • Carry out initial assessment activities and identify individual learner support requirements
  • Maintain learner tracking details and communicate with tutors and assessors
  • Support the tracking of learners upon completion into a positive destination for 26 weeks
  • Identify employers with employment, apprenticeship, or placement opportunities and develop good working relationships
  • Engage with local employment partnership groups to promote services and identify employment opportunities
  • Respond to client enquiries and provide support to their requirements
  • Attend promotions days at client premises and promote services to potential customers/learners
  • Attend careers events to promote Learning Curve Group
  • Accurately complete all recruitment documentation
  • Conduct the role in line with company values and expected behaviors
  • Comply with Safeguarding, Prevent, and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks
  • Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times
  • Provide learners, customers, and colleagues with support, advice, and guidance
  • Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company

Requirements


  • Experience in a similar engagement role, preferably in the education sector
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good track record of customer service
  • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
  • Ability to travel within the region and have access to a car
  • GCSE or equivalent Maths and English qualifications

Benefits


  • Competitive salary
  • 26 days annual leave
  • Healthcare scheme
  • Tech scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month
  • Student/Teacher Discount
  • Uniform

Recruitment Checks


Learners are at the center 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. We will also carry out adverse media checks and a DBS check. 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 the age of, context, and relevance to the conviction(s).

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