Regional Business Development Manager

About the role

The Regional Business Development Manager will lead the creation and growth of strategic employer partnerships across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. This full‑time permanent role focuses on generating employment, apprenticeship and commercial training opportunities while supporting businesses and learners to meet workforce needs.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with employers, industry partners and key regional stakeholders.
• Identify and generate employment, apprenticeship and training opportunities that align with business growth and learner progression.
• Analyse employer workforce needs, recruitment challenges and skills gaps to deliver tailored solutions.
• Achieve and exceed performance targets for employer engagement, job outcomes, apprenticeship starts and business development activity.
• Promote apprenticeship programmes, workforce development initiatives and commercial training services.
• Lead business development activities including networking, presentations, proposals, negotiations and account management.
• Collaborate with operational teams to match suitable candidates and learners to opportunities.
• Build referral partnerships with local authorities, Jobcentre Plus, Chambers of Commerce and Combined Authorities.
• Maintain accurate records of engagement activity, labour market intelligence and performance data using CRM systems.
• Produce reports and analysis to support performance management and business growth.
• Develop innovative employer engagement strategies to increase participation and strengthen regional presence.

Required profile

• Proven track record in employer engagement, business development, account management, recruitment or B2B sales.
• Experience working in a target‑driven environment and consistently meeting performance objectives.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with employers, stakeholders and decision‑makers.
• Experience identifying and delivering recruitment, workforce development, training or skills solutions.

Required skills