Apprenticeship Development Manager

We are recruiting for two exciting opportunities within our growing Apprenticeship Business Development team: Permanent and Fixed-term Contract (2 years from start date). 

Successful candidates will play a key role in supporting the continued growth and success of our higher and degree apprenticeship programmes. You will be part of a fast growing, highly motivated, proactive team engaging with a wide range of employers, apprentices and academic colleagues.  You will act as the point of contact for employers, initiating and developing relationships with new businesses to meet University higher and degree apprenticeship recruitment targets.  You will lead on new and developing programmes, supporting curriculum development and advising academic teams on apprenticeship policy and procedure and quality regimes. Working in a hybrid pattern, the team is on the campus for at least 2 days each week.

Typically, you will: 

• Lead on new and developing programmes across the University, applying knowledge of relevant sectors to develop new propositions which generate profitable business, supporting curriculum development and advising academic teams. 
• Lead on successful account management of current clients, setting up appropriate communications and reporting structures to suit their needs and develop successful partnerships. 
• Lead and manage relevant Employer Advisory Boards, establishing systems with academic and other teams for responding to employers' and apprentices' feedback.   
• Identify opportunities and lead on bid and tender writing for the development of commercial and grant income, including local and national government funding options in order to achieve financial targets.  
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the University from academic and professional services teams, advising and supporting as required. 

The ideal candidate will possess: 

• Experience of successful business development and client management including relationship building, sales, negotiation, bid writing, costing and pricing, tendering and securing external income. 
• Experience of supporting the development of new curriculum offers in HE. 
• Experience of engaging a wide range of business clients from large businesses to SMEs. 
• Up-to-date knowledge of national and regional policies and strategies that relate to degree apprenticeships. 
• Experience of developing positive and successful relationships with employers. 
• A clean driving licence for travel expectations, be able to drive and also travel by public transport when required.

To learn more about the role and the benefits we offer, please refer to the Job Description and Candidate Pack provided below.

About the Application & Assessment Process

• To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
• Assessment will include delivery of a presentation along with a panel interview.
• For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Head of Apprenticeship Business Development, Claire Whitehead on c.whitehead@mmu.ac.uk 
• Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Further Information

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the Job Description for that vacancy.