Job Description

We're looking for a Business Development Officer, Interested?

Do you want a role where you're recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!

The team...

Learning and Skills are a dynamic team within the Education, Schools and Inclusion service. We deliver learning opportunities to the most vulnerable residents in Gateshead, provide apprenticeships to over 400 businesses, and create project opportunities through external funding to help move people nearer to the labour market.



Gateshead Council Learning and Skills work for the most vulnerable residents to raise aspirations and improve social mobility through outstanding teaching practices that cultivates aspiration and ambition. We contribute to making Gateshead a fairer and more resilient economy; a place for everyone to thrive and have an opportunity to realise their full potential in learning, work or positive health and well-being.

About the role...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Officer to support our apprenticeship team. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working in an education-based marketing and/or sales environment, selling services to clients, and meeting challenging targets.



You will have excellent written and creative skills, alongside a range of digital skills that enables you to use databases, hold virtual meetings, and use presentation software.



With a solid understanding of media, you will be responsible for developing trusted and long-lasting professional relationships with employers, learners, partners, and stakeholders, including across the Council, government departments and the voluntary and community sector. Using networking and marketing strategies, you will identify and negotiate our provision that meets the needs of our customers.



You will be comfortable attending public relations events, preparing and delivering presentations and writing information for publications, promotional leaflets, and social media, ensuring the highest level of customer service in all aspects of the role.



Working with care, integrity, and trust, you will promote Gateshead Council Learning and Skills to customers using a range of telemarketing, online, and face-to-face strategies. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate digital records and documents relating to learners, employers, and partner agreements by using technology such as e-forms, shared document spaces, virtual meetings, and CRM systems to enhance communication.



We believe in developing our team to be the best we can be. In addition to our corporate induction, you will have opportunities to develop your career further with full access to training, e-learning and regular staff development days.

A bit about Gateshead Council...

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.



People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

You'll be paid a competitive salary 28,624 - 31,067 per annum. We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension. You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year. You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year. We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance. A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas. You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better You'll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping.

It's time to apply!

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link