Business Development Manager
(EPA/Awarding Organisation Experience Essential)
Are you an experienced business development professional with a background in End Point Assessment or Awarding Organisations?
We’re looking for a Business Development Manager who knows the EPA/AO landscape inside and out, and is ready to play a key role in driving growth, building partnerships, and supporting providers across the skills and education sector.
The Role:
As our Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for:
- Driving new business opportunities across the apprenticeship and training provider space.
- Building and nurturing relationships with FE colleges, independent training providers, and employer partners.
- Promoting our EPA or awarding services with a consultative, value-first approach.
- Collaborating with internal teams to align delivery capacity with business growth.
- Contributing to strategic planning, market intelligence, and competitor analysis.
What We’re Looking For:
- Must have experience working for an End Point Assessment Organisation or Awarding Body (non-negotiable).
- Strong knowledge of the apprenticeship landscape, funding models, and Ofqual/IfATE requirements.
- Proven success in a sales, employer engagement, or business development role.
- Ability to build lasting partnerships and communicate complex products with clarity.
- Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working remotely.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent