Business Development Executive

Middlesbrough College Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Newcastle is seeking a Business Development Executive to connect businesses with skills and talent development through effective marketing and telesales. You will conduct outbound calls, develop marketing plans, and build strong partnerships within the community. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, experience in sales, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including generous annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Free Gym Membership

On-site restaurant

Qualifications

• Have a Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English, or an equivalent qualification.
• Possess experience in marketing, promotions, or sales-related roles.
• Hold a full, up-to-date driving licence, with the ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound telesales calls to employers.
• Develop and execute localised marketing plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with key contacts to support employer engagement.

Skills

Marketing

Sales

Communication

CRM Management

Education

Grade 4/C in Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Location: Newcastle Office (Stamp Exchange)

Department: Business Engagement & Partnerships

Reporting to: Associate Director Business Development

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week

Basis: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £28,485 - £30,390 per annum

Pension: NEST Pension

Join Our Team

Are you passionate about connecting people with opportunities and helping businesses grow through skills and talent development? At Middlesbrough College we’re on the lookout for a driven Business Development Executive to champion our mission and expand our reach across the North East. Increase awareness of the Northern Skills brand through focused telesales and targeted marketing campaigns. Engage with employers to promote our apprenticeship programmes, skills boot camps, and bespoke training services. Build and nurture strong partnerships with schools, local careers services, and referral agencies to support learner recruitment and employer engagement. Work closely with employers to understand their workforce needs and deliver recruitment solutions that are impactful, professional, and learner-focused.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Business Development Executive, you will:

• Conduct high-volume outbound telesales calls to employers across the region to promote apprenticeships, boot camps, and bespoke training solutions.
• Develop and execute a localised marketing plan to promote Northern Skills and its services across Tyne and Wear, Durham, and Northumberland.
• Build and maintain relationships with key contacts in schools, local careers services, and referral agencies to support employer engagement.
• Actively monitor, update, and maintain CRM systems to ensure accurate tracking of employer interactions and lead progression.
• Work closely with the wider apprenticeships and training teams to ensure a seamless handover of qualified leads.
• Demonstrate a commitment to our Equality and Diversity policy, quality frameworks, and health and safety procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

We seek candidates who:

• Have a Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English, or an equivalent qualification.
• Possess experience in marketing, promotions, or sales-related roles.
• Are committed to undertaking any mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Have knowledge of apprenticeships and employer engagement strategies (desirable).
• Have experience in education recruitment (desirable).
• Hold a full, up-to-date driving licence, with the ability to travel across Tyne and Wear, Durham, and Middlesbrough if required.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Generous Annual Leave (30-45 days per annum (pro rata), depending on role)
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive Salaries
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• On-site staff parking available
• Contributions to a variety of role-based pensions schemes including Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme and NEST Pension
• On site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee
• Extensive wellbeing provision including but not limited to:
  • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family)
  • Occupational Health
  • Free Flu jabs
  • Free Gym Membership for all staff
  • Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Peter Donnelly, Associate Director Business Development at [e-mail].

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

SAFEGUARDING

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

This role involves regulated activity and direct contact with children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

We follow Safer Recruitment practices in line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules.

It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please see attached job description.