Job Description

"Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation."



At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.



For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all.



Purpose



Note this is a 12 month FTC maternity cover



We're looking for a Regional Employer & Business Development Manager who's motivated by achievement and excited to exceed expectations. This is a high-impact, performance-focused role where you'll take ownership of generating opportunities and converting them into outcomes that matter--apprenticeship starts, job placements, and commercial training wins.



You'll work at the intersection of business, education, and local authority development , building partnerships that solve workforce challenges and create opportunities for individuals across London.



What you'll do



Drive engagement with employers, schools, and local authorities to identify needs and deliver solutions.



Convert opportunities into measurable outcomes--apprenticeships, employment, and skills training.



Lead on proposals, presentations, and negotiations that influence decision-makers.



Build strong networks and partnerships to keep the pipeline full and targets on track.



Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction.



What we're looking for



Proven experience in business development or employer engagement within apprenticeships, skills, or employability.



A results-driven mindset with a track record of exceeding targets .



Ability to build relationships with public sector organisations and large employers.



Commercial awareness and strong communication skills.



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Location:

You will be based in London



Employee Benefits



As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people's lives, you will have access to the following benefits:



25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years' service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday



2 days paid volunteering leave each year



An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months



Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate



Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters' levels qualifications, and management development programmes



Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Women's Network, MANaging Network, Menopause Network Group)



Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan



Opportunity to request flexible working from day one



Our Strategy



To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf



Join a diverse and inclusive organisation



Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.



In addition;



We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.



We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government's Access to Work scheme.



Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.



We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion.



If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: Resourcing@shaw-trust.org.uk



Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.