Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
Salary: £40,000 £45,000
Location: United Kingdom (Remote)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a driven business development professional with in-depth knowledge of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) and awarding body landscape? This is an exciting opportunity to accelerate growth, establish strategic partnerships, and broaden the reach of a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of apprenticeships and skills delivery.

About the Company

You ll be joining a well-established and progressive organisation that partners closely with EPAOs, awarding bodies, and assessment providers across the UK. Known for its innovation, quality-driven approach, and strong employer relationships, the business offers a collaborative environment where your impact is both valued and rewarded.

Key Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with strong earning potential
  • Fully remote role offering flexibility and autonomy
  • Defined career progression within a scaling organisation
  • Supportive, high-performing culture focused on quality, compliance, and results

About the Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of identifying new opportunities and nurturing long-term partnerships with EPAOs, awarding bodies, and employers. You ll play a pivotal role in promoting apprenticeship and assessment solutions, contributing directly to revenue growth and wider business strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Source, develop, and win new business across EPAOs, awarding organisations, and employer networks
  • Position and promote End-Point Assessment and apprenticeship solutions to prospective and existing clients
  • Oversee the full sales lifecycle, from lead generation through to negotiation and close
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the apprenticeship and assessment sector
  • Work cross-functionally with delivery, compliance, and product teams to ensure seamless service delivery
  • Consistently achieve and exceed revenue targets aligned with company goals

Ideal Candidate

You will be a commercially focused and results-oriented professional with:

  • Demonstrable experience in business development or sales within the EPAO, awarding body, or assessment space
  • Strong understanding of apprenticeships, End-Point Assessment, and qualification frameworks
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to operate autonomously in a remote setting while effectively managing a sales pipeline
  • Proven success in delivering revenue growth and meeting commercial objectives
  • A strategic mindset with a solid grasp of compliance and quality standards

Apply Now

If you re an ambitious Business Development professional with experience across EPAOs, awarding bodies, or assessment organisations, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business making a real impact. Apply today and play a key role in advancing apprenticeship delivery and assessment services across the UK.

Job Details

Company
S Knights Recruitment
Location
United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP 40,000 - 45,000 Annual
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