Business Development & Bids Manager

Company: South Hampshire College Group
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Location: Fareham
Job Description:

Care to Join Us?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and skilled Business Development and Bids Manager.

The information below provides more detail about the role and you may also wish to learn a little more about working for South Hampshire College Group by viewing the below video.

We offer great benefits including;

  • Pension fund of up to 27.1% per annum.
  • Regular training and development.
  • 35 days annual leave plus 8 Bank holidays

Duties

  • Operational management of the business development team, cross group, in line with agreed KPIs
  • Timely recruitment and induction of new starts to vacant team positions as required
  • Active management of sales activity across business development team in line with agreed annual targets
  • Development of business development team in line with cross group offering, enabling them to market the college group offer in full to employer partners
  • Monitor and report on business development activity, escalating concerns as appropriate
  • Manage a caseload of key accounts, in line with derived business sectors cross group
  • Monitor and report on DAS activity and D locks, ensuring collaboration across teams to ensure timely resolutions
  • Ensure team deliver compliant enrolment to all programmes in the provision in line with defined processes
  • Develop, and maintain strong business relationships and outstanding customer service across our business development services
  • Actively support and develop the provision in line with strategic needs, working closely with cross curricular partners to promote opportunities effectively

Qualifications

  • Minimum Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Experience/Knowledge

  • Experience managing a team
  • Experience of managing targets and workflows
  • Experience of managing events
  • Knowledge and understanding of CRM systems and reporting
  • Stakeholder management; including presentation skills and public speaking
  • Knowledge and Understanding of Apprenticeship delivery and legislation as well as their funding requirements

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Posted: October 12th, 2026