We are seeking a proactive, target-driven and relationship-focused Employer Partnerships and Business Development Manager to drive apprenticeship growth and support the continued development of Sport Structures.
Working closely with employers, the role will focus on developing partnerships, identifying workforce development needs and promoting apprenticeship and training solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating employer opportunities, converting enquiries into apprenticeship starts and contributing to agreed recruitment and business development targets.
This is a newly created part-time role designed to support the growth of employer partnerships, apprenticeship recruitment and business development activity across Sport Structures.
Success in this role will be measured through the achievement of agreed apprenticeship recruitment, employer engagement and business development targets, including the generation and conversion of employer opportunities into apprenticeship starts.
The successful candidate will have a track record in employer engagement and business development, with the ability to build relationships, generate opportunities and achieve agreed targets.
Salary: £38,000–£42,000 FTE, dependent upon experience (pro rata for part-time appointments), plus eligibility for a performance-related bonus linked to agreed apprenticeship recruitment and business development targets.
Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) Applications from candidates seeking part-time or full time working arrangements will be considered.
Location: Home-based with flexible working arrangements. We support flexibility in how hours are worked, subject to business requirements.
Closing date: Thursday 30th July 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 5th August 2026
To apply for the role, please submit:
- A job application form which can be found at the bottom of the page
- A CV outlining your work experience, skills, training and identifying a minimum of two referees.
- A covering letter to describe how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the position.
Applications without the above documents, will not be considered.
Applications should be submitted to: hr@sportstructures.com
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