Are you an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong background in the apprenticeship, skills or further education sector? Do you have a proven track record of developing commercial partnerships and driving business growth? We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a leading Apprenticeship Assessment Organisation at a pivotal stage of its growth. This newly created senior role will play a key part in expanding market presence, developing new partnerships and driving the continued success of high-quality apprenticeship assessment services. If you have experience working with training providers, employers, Awarding Organisations or End-Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs), this could be the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career. Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire (with UK-wide travel) Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 per annum The ideal candidate will: Have proven experience in sales, business development or commercial growth at management level Have experience within the apprenticeship, further education or skills sector Have knowledge of Apprenticeship Assessment (formerly End-Point Assessment), Awarding Organisations or related education and training services Be confident developing relationships with employers, training providers and senior stakeholders Have excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills Be commercially focused with the ability to develop and implement growth strategies Have experience managing sales ..... full job details .....