Business Development Lead, FE & Public Sector

LocationBased in the North West (e.g., Liverpool, Greater Manchester), with flexibility for candidates in the West Midlands, West Yorkshire, or the North East

SetupHybrid

LevelSenior

Posted2d ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

Generation UK & Ireland is hiring a senior Business Development Lead (FE & Public Sector) for a hybrid role, based in the North West or West Midlands, West Yorkshire, or the North East, with a salary of £46,000 commensurate with experience.

Role: Business Development Lead, FE & Public Sector
Organization: Generation UK & Ireland
Location: Based in the North West (e.g., Liverpool, Greater Manchester), with flexibility for candidates in the West Midlands, West Yorkshire, or the North East
Work setup: Hybrid
Level: Senior
Compensation: £46,000 commensurate with experience + 10% bonus
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

Business Development Lead position at Generation UK & Ireland, focusing on college partnerships and public sector fundraising, with a hybrid work model and a salary of £46,000.

What you'll do

Lead on FE college business development
Build Generation's public sector funding pipeline
Coordinate joint proposals with college partners
Write compelling propositions and bids
Represent Generation at sector events and conferences
Track and report progress against a new-partner pipeline and annual signing target

What it takes

Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or fundraising
Experience working in, or closely with, the FE college sector
Demonstrated experience writing and winning grant applications, tenders or contracts
Experience negotiating and closing partnership or commercial agreements
Working familiarity with public sector contract and compliance requirements
Comfortable analysing data in spreadsheets/dashboards to manage a pipeline and report against targets

What you'll bring

Business developmentPartnership managementPublic sector fundraisingGrant writingNegotiationRelationship building

How we treat you

Flexible and remote working, professional development support, WFH setup support of £300, up to £1,000 towards learning & development per year, up to 5 days of training days/study leave per year

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

Based in the North West (e.g., Liverpool, Greater Manchester), with flexibility for candidates in the West Midlands, West Yorkshire, or the North East.

What is the salary?

£46,000 commensurate with experience + 10% bonus.

What are the key qualifications required?

Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or fundraising, experience working in, or closely with, the FE college sector, demonstrated experience writing and winning grant applications, experience negotiating and closing partnership or commercial agreements, working familiarity with public sector contract and compliance requirements, comfortable analysing data in spreadsheets/dashboards to manage a pipeline and report against targets.

How do I apply?

Upload your CV and answer three questions about your motivation for the role and relevant skills, followed by a virtual interview, task and interview (in-person), and optional final check.

What are the benefits?

Flexible and remote working, professional development support, WFH setup support of £300, up to £1,000 towards learning & development per year, up to 5 days of training days/study leave per year.

How to apply

Apply directly on Generation UK & Ireland's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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