Business Development Executive (ASF)

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.

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.

Job Purpose
As our Business Development Executive, you will hold accountability for the delivery of the referral strategy to generate referrals for contracts within the Employability Division to meet and exceed contract values; You will predominantly work on the AEB programmes. Additionally, those referrals should be onboarded timely and ensure full compliance of paperwork. Ensure a coordinated approach with delivery, administration and compliance and provide management information on the conversion and impact of referral generation.


Responsibilities [The below listed tasks/responsibilities are not exhaustive:]

Administrative & Strategy

• Build and maintain relationships with key employers across various industries.
• Identify potential employers for partnership and collaborate with them to identify vacancies and organise interviews for learners on completion of the qualification.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and seminars to identify new opportunities for partnership and employer engagement.
• Develop and implement strategies to engage employers and promote our training.
• Work closely with our delivery teams to ensure that our training programs meet employer needs.
• Develop and maintain a database of employers and regularly report on employer engagement activities.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of employer engagement strategies and adjust as needed.
• Collaborate with our marketing team to develop and deliver targeted employer engagement campaigns.
• Represent the company at external events and act as an ambassador for the company.

Coaching & Collaborating

• Proven experience in employer engagement or business development within the training and apprenticeships sector
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong project management skills
• Knowledge of the training landscape in the UK
• Experience with CRM systems
• Willingness to travel

About you
This role is perfect for a proactive, results-oriented professional with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding ambitious targets. Our ideal candidate is not only target-driven but thrives in a fast-paced environment, energised by the challenge of building and maintaining strong relationships with employers. With a keen understanding of business development, they will bring enthusiasm and strategic thinking to connect employers with opportunities that support adult education.

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 2 functional skills, Math's, English, ICT
• Track record of stakeholder engagement
• Evidence of meeting and exceeding targets
• Proficient IT skills
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Employability Programs (ESFA/ /AEB/)
• An understanding of Funding and Eligibility Rules for ESF/AEB
• Ability to present to multiple audiences and at varying levels of engagement.
• Deliver high levels of customer service that leads to employer and learner satisfaction and achievement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise with a range of stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to profile and forecast activity of referrals and to meet and exceed targets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to engage with colleagues and candidates.
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
• Ability to plan and organise own caseload and diary unsupervised.

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

• £28,000 - £31,000 per annum
• 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.

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