Business Development Executive

Discover the LMP Group: Inspiring Ambition Across the UK
At the LMP Group, we are driven by a singular mission: to inspire ambition. Our three distinct companies - LMP Education, Inspire ATA, and LMP Action - work together to create a profound educational and social impact throughout the UK, fostering positive and sustainable development through collaboration.

Our Comprehensive Services
We serve schools, multi academy trusts, early years settings, businesses and individuals nationwide with a wide range of training programmes designed to promote growth and opportunity.

Since we were founded in 2004, we've grown into a dynamic team of over 180 dedicated professionals committed to making a difference.

Recognised Excellence
Our commitment to excellence has earned us significant recognition:
* Best Companies 2 Star 'Outstanding to Work For' award 2022
* Named among the Top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK and the Top 50 mid-sized companies to work for in London
* Best Training Provider 2024/25 and Best Apprenticeship Employer 2024/25 at the RateMyApprenticeship awards
* Recruiter of the Year 2024 as part of the Education Investor Awards with Supporting Education Group

We are also proud to hold several prestigious certifications, including:
* Disability Confident Employer
* Investors in People Gold
* Leaders in Safeguarding Gold
* Cyber Essentials
* Living Wage Employer

Join Us on Our Mission
At the LMP Group, we are more than just a collection of companies. We are a community dedicated to empowering others to achieve their fullest potential. Whether you're looking to advance your education, enhance your career, or collaborate on meaningful initiatives, we invite you to join us on our mission to inspire ambition. Together, we can create inspirational journeys and delivery excellence in education.

About the role
We are on a mission to elevate our service and responsiveness to industry needs across England, which means we are looking for a passionate individual to join our team. As part of Inspire ATA, you'll be at the forefront of creating life-changing opportunities for young people while driving workforce development initiatives for organisations nationwide.

In this dynamic role, you'll play a key part in pioneering flexible apprenticeships through short-term placements with multiple employers, helping to shape the future of work. If you're a self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited about making a tangible impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Be the liaison between your accounts (Clients).
• To ensure that all data requirements are maintained, records are up to date accurate and deadlines for returns are made, with assistance from the Sales Admin Assistant.
• You will be tasked with sharing information with businesses across the UK on the benefits of Apprenticeship training to develop their workforce by hosting an apprentice through our Flexi-Job Apprenticeship model.
• Identifying prospective clients to discuss the Flexi-Job Apprenticeship model with.
• Making initial contact and speaking to key decision-makers.
• Providing consultation and guidance on apprenticeships and the Flexi-Job Apprenticeship model to new and current clients.
• Communicate daily with key decision-makers.
• To drive business and meet sales targets on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Knowledge & skill

• An understanding of the FE and training sector, and in particular the ATA model or Flexi-job apprenticeship agency model of employing apprentices on behalf of host organisations.
• Enthusiastic about sales and targets.
• The ability to set and achieve demanding performance targets and to effectively
• Manage any building relationships through great customer service.
• Interpersonal and communication skills of a high order.
• Previous experience in employer engagement and negotiation.
• The ability to communicate at a professional level with external and internal clients and stakeholders.
• Creating development plans.
• Ability to seek out and develop client placement opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of Apprenticeships and how the funding works.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• An understanding of employability and skills funding provision.
• A proven track record of individual high-performance within a sales function.
• Excellent IT Skills (MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience in working within the apprenticeship training and ATA employment sectors with the ability to overcome problems with fast and effective solutions.

What's in it for you (remuneration & benefits)?

• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.
• We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
• We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
• Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.

Confidentiality
The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and other LMP stakeholders. Some work is confidential, and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the General Data Regulation Act.

Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities
The LMP Group are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.

Pre-employment checks
Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalized right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider.
The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.