Job Description

Business Development Coordinator

Application Deadline: 28 October 2026

Department: Business Engagement

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Compensation: £29,000 / year

Description

📈 Business Development Coordinator

📍Port Academy Building, Bootle

🕓Full-Time, Permanent

💷£29,000 per annum

🌴 40 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

💼Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

🎁Access to Medicash and a wide range of staff benefits

Join an Outstanding Team

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive Business Development Coordinator to act as the vital link between our employers, learners, and delivery teams. In this dynamic role, you’ll manage inbound leads, coordinate enrolments, and ensure all apprenticeship documentation is completed accurately and compliantly.

To succeed, you’ll need:

• In-depth knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules, the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS), and regional employer grants.
• Proven experience in a business development or employer engagement role.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel to employer sites.

If you're passionate about supporting learners and building strong employer relationships, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to employer and learner enquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
• Coordinate enrolments, inductions, and eligibility checks.
• Maintain accurate records to support ESFA and audit requirements.
• Promote apprenticeship and skills programmes to new and existing employers.
• Support employer engagement events and marketing activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless learner onboarding.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in business development, sales, or employer engagement within FE or apprenticeships.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding rules and compliance.
• Highly organised, proactive, and resilient.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

Please see the attached person specification for the full criteria

Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College

Why Join Hugh Baird College?

When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:

Generous holiday allowance

Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.

Medicash

Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.

Pension Scheme

You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.

Professional Development

We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.

Industrial Commercial Updates

Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.

Reward and Recognition

Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.

Lifestyle Fitness Gym

You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.

Health and Wellbeing

You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Travel

You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.

Retail Discounts

You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.

Blue Light Card

You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.