Business Development Lead

We are looking for a diligent, highly organised self-starter based in the North West who can (i) lead on FE college business development and (ii) build Generation's public sector funding pipeline and win new bids. 

  • This role secures new FE college partners for Generation across the UK, pitching Generation's shared-delivery model, tailoring it to each college's context and building genuine buy-in. It then works through the practical detail of how the partnership would run with the college, negotiating terms through to a signed agreement, before handing over to the delivery team for implementation
  • Accessing public sector funding is crucial to Generation UK's growth and sustainability. Colleges part-fund Generation programmes from their budgets (e.g., Adult Skills Fund, SWAPs etc). Alongside this, the role leads Generation's applications for direct contracts with combined authorities (GLA, WMCA, LCRCA, WYCA, GMCA, etc) and government departments (e.g., Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Education). It also leads the coordination of joint proposals with college partners. 

It's a strong fit for someone who enjoys new business development and excels at managing relationships with FE college leaders and public sector stakeholders. This person can engage stakeholders leading up to and throughout commissioning rounds, including writing compelling propositions and bids.

Contact Name
Victoria Brown
Application instructions

Full job description and application process is available via Generation's website - https://apply.workable.com/generation-uk/j/29A2FD2BAD/

Closing date
Closing time
11.59PM
Created
Employee Benefits

At Generation, we're changing the lives of many individuals, and that in itself gets us out of bed! Here are a few other benefits you'll experience working with the UK team:

  • Purpose and social impact in the heart of your work
  • Opportunity to make your mark - you'll have a lot of autonomy to bring the Generation blueprint to life in a way that makes sense for your region
  • Opportunity to get involved with a range of activities and varied projects - we're a small team, so there are lots of opportunities to get involved in projects across the whole organisation
  • We offer flexible and remote working to accommodate everyone's preferred working pattern/preferences and unique needs
  • WFH set up offer of support of £300 to help you make your working-from-home setup comfortable and efficient
  • Professional Development is a priority for Generation and employees and you can access to up to £1,000 towards your learning & development per year. This support is accompanied by up to 5 days of training days/ study leave per year to enable your development activities.
Employer
Generation: You Employed, UK
Flexible Working options
Flexitime
Compressed hours
Remote Working
Part time
Staggered hours
Locations
Manchester
Organisation
Generation
Role type
Permanent
Role Type/Cause (Tags)
Business Development
Education
Fundraising
Salary

Commensurate with experience + 10% bonus

Working hours
Full-Time
Working Hours per week
40
Would you consider a job share for the role?
Yes
Would you consider a secondment for the role?
Yes
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