Client Relationship Manager

The Role Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is seeking a proactive and driven Client Relationship Manager (Fixed Term) to join our dedicated C-TEC team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who excels in engaging with businesses, building strategic partnerships, and supporting employers’ access to co‑created training solutions and our construction skills escalator across the North West. Your Responsibilities Will Include Developing and maintaining strong relationships with employers, supplier networks, and trade bodies across the region. Promoting C‑TEC’s full suite of training solutions, including apprenticeships, commercial programmes, and the construction skills escalator. Generating new business opportunities through proactive outreach, networking, events, and field visits. Supporting employers with tailored, consultative guidance – aligning training needs with C‑TEC programmes and maximising return on investment. Collaborating with internal teams to co‑create industry‑relevant curriculum and bespoke training solutions that reflect workforce needs. Overseeing the launch and ongoing delivery of programmes to ensure alignment with employer expectations. Maintaining accurate and timely employer records via the CRM system. Why Join Us? At B&FC, you’ll join a passionate and forward‑thinking team dedicated to strengthening employer partnerships, enhancing skills development, and ensuring our training offer reflects real industry needs. You’ll make a meaningful impact on the region’s workforce while building your own expertise in a dynamic, supportive environment. Are You Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so if this role excites you, please submit your application as soon as possible How We Support You At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best. Rewards and Benefits Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™ Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full‑time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Competitive pension scheme: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – 28.68% employer contribution Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – 15.4% employer contribution Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications Agile working opportunities Enhanced Family friendly policies Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to: Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year Occupational Health FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS FREE eye tests Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing FREE healthy breakfast Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships Health and beauty salon Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks) Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates FREE car parking Car lease scheme Cycle to work scheme Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half‑term breaks Our Safeguarding Responsibilities B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners. All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre‑employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator. If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr