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
Pension: NEST Pension

SAFEGUARDING

At Middlesbrough College, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and fostering good relations among all members of its community, and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Please see attached job description - Business Development Executiv

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.