Apprenticeship Development and Sales Manager

Get Set for leading Apprenticeship Growth
At Get Set UK, we're passionate about unlocking potential through education, skills, and meaningful employment. As our Apprenticeship Development & Sales Manager, you'll be at the forefront of shaping our growing apprenticeship offer, connecting businesses with future talent and driving impactful partnerships across key sectors. If you're a target-driven leader who thrives on inspiring teams and creating lasting opportunities for individuals and employers, this is your chance to make a difference.

Your impact:
As Apprenticeship Development & Sales Manager, you will lead the charge in growing Get Set UK's apprenticeship provision. You'll oversee a team of apprenticeship account managers, drive new business development, and build strong employer partnerships across priority sectors, including construction, people services, and logistics. This is a role where you will shape apprenticeships that directly change lives, enabling individuals to secure sustainable careers and supporting employers to develop future talent.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and manage a team of apprenticeship sales and account managers to achieve business growth targets.
2. Business Development: Identify and secure new employer partnerships aligned with our apprenticeship growth strategy.
3. Partnership Building: Cultivate strong relationships with employers, industry stakeholders, and internal teams to drive apprenticeship starts.
4. Operational Oversight: Work closely with the Apprenticeship Delivery Manager and Education & Training leaders to implement new apprenticeship standards and mobilise new programmes.
5. Performance Management: Monitor, coach, and develop your team to deliver against ambitious targets, ensuring compliance and high-quality delivery.
6. Quality & Compliance: Work collaboratively with the Quality and Compliance team to uphold apprenticeship regulations, safeguarding, and best practice.

Who we seek:
We are looking for an ambitious and inspiring leader with a passion for making apprenticeships a powerful tool for personal and professional growth.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Proven Sales Leadership: You have a minimum of 2 years' experience leading sales, business development, or account management teams, ideally within apprenticeships or work-based learning.
2. Apprenticeship Knowledge: Strong understanding of apprenticeship funding, compliance, and quality requirements.
3. Relationship Builder: Ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships with employers and stakeholders.
4. Target-Driven: Experience of delivering against stretching performance targets and KPIs.
5. Organised & Analytical: Confident managing CRM systems and reporting on performance to drive business decisions.
6. Qualification: Level 5 (or higher) business-related qualification.
7. Enhanced DBS: Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Our Values:

1. Be ambitious: Show determination and innovation in your approach.
2. Be inspiring: Inspire responsibility through your daily actions.
3. Be proud: Take pride in your daily achievements and want to support your local community.
4. Be considerate: Collaborate well in an inclusive environment.
5. Own it: Own your attitude, motivation, and actions.

Our promise to you:
At Get Set UK, we're committed to supporting, rewarding, and developing our people. From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits designed to enhance your wellbeing, financial security, and lifestyle. Some benefits are available immediately, while others unlock as you grow with us.
As part of the Get Set UK team, you'll enjoy:

Health & Wellbeing - Supporting You from Day One

1. Virtual GP & Mental Health Support: Access to 24/7 medical advice and mental health services.
2. IncentFit Wellbeing Programme: Get rewards for making healthy lifestyle choices.
3. Up to 50% Off Gym Memberships: Stay active with discounted rates at top gyms.
4. Free Headspace Subscription: Prioritise your mental wellness with guided meditation and mindfulness tools.
5. Private healthcare cover through Bupa: Providing access to specialist treatment and consultations.

Financial Security - Planning for Your Future

1. Workplace Pension Scheme: Start saving for the future with employer contributions.
2. Life Assurance Cover: Financial security for your loved ones.
3. Discount Hub: Savings on everyday essentials, including supermarkets, utilities, phone contracts, and travel.

Lifestyle Perks - Making Everyday Life More Rewarding

1. Big-Brand Discounts: Enjoy exclusive savings on fashion, dining, and entertainment.
2. Free Cinema Tickets & Dining Deals: Treat yourself to free movie nights, food discounts, and even weekend getaways.
3. Extra Holiday Days: Earn additional leave for long service and special occasions.

Sustainability - A Workplace That Cares

We're proud to be ClimateWise Certified - meaning we offset more carbon than we produce. Join a company that actively makes a difference!

At Get Set UK, we invest in you - from your career growth to your personal wellbeing. Come and be part of a team that values people, purpose, and progress.
Get Set for a better tomorrow
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team that transforms lives? Apply today and join us in making a real impact!

We reserve the right to close applications early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome all applications. Get Set UK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status. Our aim is to support and maintain the physical and mental health of all people at work. If you do need any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and recruitment process, please let us know at the outset and we will work hard to provide the right solution for you. This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners/clients and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks. Get Set UK does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Get Set UK will consider these CVs as gifts and will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.