Business Development Lead, FE & Public Sector

Location and working pattern:

• Location: Based in the North West (e.g., Liverpool, Greater Manchester).
  We will also consider candidates based in the West Midlands, West Yorkshire or the North East who closely meet the job description and are willing to travel. 
  Staff are expected to work from their nearest regional office once a week or once a month, depending on distance.  Current offices are in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and London, with a further office planned for Liverpool.
  
• Travel: Regular travel across the North West and our operating regions (West Midlands, West Yorkshire, North East, Greater London), with occasional travel across wider England as we expand. 
  
• Working pattern: Hybrid model combining c.2 days per week working from home with c.3 days per week travelling to partner and funder meetings.

Salary: £46,000 commensurate with experience + 10% bonus

Contract: Permanent, 80% to 100% FTE. 

• Standard working hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (with 1 hour unpaid lunch break)
  We offer flexibility to employees to balance their commitments, including medical appointments, parental or caregiving responsibilities, and personal goals.
  

Responsibilities: College partnerships (c.50%); Public sector fundraisi