Details:
- Salary: £26,000 - 30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Oxford
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Business Development Support Officer
Apprenticeship Training Provider
Location: Hybrid – 1–2 days per week in the office (West Midlands or Oxfordshire)
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum
Bonus: Quarterly bonus linked to activity (calls made, appointments booked, vacancies generated and starts)
Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays
About the Role
We are working with a growing apprenticeship training provider rated Good by Ofsted, who are looking to appoint a Sales Administrator / Business Development Support professional to join their commercial team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys research, outreach and relationship‑building, and who wants to play a key role in supporting business growth. You’ll work closely with the Business Development Manager, providing hands‑on support across lead generation, employer outreach and appointment booking.
The role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to develop commercially within the apprenticeship and skills sector.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead Research & Generation
Research and identify potential employer leads across key markets, including:
Identify the right decision‑makers and contacts within target organisationsOutreach & Engagement
Carry out targeted outreach via:
Email
LinkedIn
Telephone (confidence picking up the phone is essential)
Support LinkedIn activity and employer engagement
Follow up responses and nurture early‑stage interestAppointment Booking & Sales Support
Book qualified appointments and discovery calls for the Business Development Manager
Support diary coordination and meeting preparation
Track outreach activity, outcomes and progress within the CRMAbout You
Previous experience in sales, marketing, recruitment or business development support
Confident, proactive and comfortable speaking with employers
Target focused
Enjoys working closely as part of a small, fast‑moving team
Keen to grow commercially and build a long‑term career
Aligned with business goals and growthExperience in apprenticeships or training is helpful but not essential.
Why Join?
Hybrid working with flexibility
Competitive salary plus performance‑related bonus
Supportive, growing organisation
Opportunity to develop within sales and employer engagement
Role with genuine impact on business growthFor more information please reach out to Simon Atkins at Pertemps on (phone number removed)