Business Development Consultant

Job description

Are you a commercially driven relationship-builder with a passion for education and skills development?

The University of Portsmouth is seeking a Business Development Consultant to support the growth of our Apprenticeships and our Flexible & Professional Learning portfolio. This is a key front-facing role focused on generating new business, developing employer partnerships, and converting opportunities into learner starts that deliver impact for individuals, organisations and society

.Working as part of a collaborative business development team within the Institute for Professional and Flexible Learning, you will play a critical role in meeting ambitious recruitment and income targets while ensuring a high-quality, coordinated experience for employers and learners

.
What you’ll be doin

• g;Proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities across Apprenticeships and our Professional and Flexible Learning provisi
• onGenerating leads, engaging employers and prospective learners, and driving enrolments across a defined course portfol
• ioBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with employers, faculty colleagues and external stakeholde
• rsRepresenting the University at employer events, trade forums and networking activiti
• esWorking closely with academic teams, marketing and research colleagues to ensure a coordinated approach to business developme
• ntMaintaining accurate records of employer engagement and pipeline activity using the University’s CRM syst
• emIdentifying opportunities for collaboration, funding and market growth, sharing intelligence across the Universi
• tySupporting the organisation and delivery of events and seminars that promote professional and flexible learni

ng
What we’re looking f

• or;Extensive sales or business development experience, ideally within education, apprenticeships or ski
• llsExperience of working in a large, complex organisat
• ionStrong knowledge of apprenticeships and work-based learning, including funding rules and regulatory requireme
• ntsA proven track record of meeting or exceeding growth or income targ
• etsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence stakehold
• ersStrong commercial awareness and the ability to develop long-term strategic partnersh
• ipsThe ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partn

ers
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this r

ole.
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 10 April

2026.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Alice Gray at Alice.Gray@port

.ac.uk
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd

(UASL)Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work expe

• rience:Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your
• scale.Generous pension
• scheme.Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas c
• losure.Family-friendly policies supporting flexible w
• orking.Staff discounts and loyalty s
• chemes.Staff car parking and discounted public
• travel.Excellent training and development opportu
• nities.Staff wellbeing prog
• rammes.Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social acti
• vities.Discounted le
• arning.Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs v

  ia our Entrepreneurs in Re

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• gramme.The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further informat

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nefits UKVI St

atementPrior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtain

ing it.
ED&I St

atement:We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and

respect.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Portsmouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English