S Knights Recruitment

Business Development Manager

S Knights Recruitment  •  £40k - £45k/yr  •  Remote  •  19 hours ago
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Job Description

Partnerships & Growth Manager (AO / EPA Focus)
 
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Location: United Kingdom (Remote)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a commercially driven professional with strong experience across Awarding Organisations (AO) and End-Point Assessment (EPA)? This is a great opportunity to take ownership of growth, build strategic partnerships, and play a key role in an organisation operating within the Ofqual-regulated qualifications and assessment space.
 
About the Company
You’ll be joining a well-established, forward-thinking organisation working closely with AOs, EPAOs, and assessment providers across the UK. With a strong focus on quality, compliance, and innovation, the business is recognised for its collaborative approach and deep understanding of the Ofqual and apprenticeship landscape.
What’s on offer:
  • Competitive salary with strong earning potential
  • Fully remote working with flexibility and autonomy
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation
  • A collaborative, quality-driven culture aligned with Ofqual standards and best practice
 
About the Role
As a Partnerships & Growth Manager, you’ll be responsible for driving new business across the AO and EPA market, building long-term partnerships, and supporting commercial growth. You’ll engage with key stakeholders across Ofqual-regulated awarding organisations, EPAOs, and employers, promoting services that support apprenticeship delivery and assessment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify and win new business opportunities within AOs, EPAOs, and the wider apprenticeship sector
  • Promote End-Point Assessment (EPA) and awarding organisation services to new and existing clients
  • Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting through to negotiation and contract award
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the Ofqual-regulated environment
  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure delivery aligns with compliance, quality assurance, and Ofqual requirements
  • Achieve and exceed revenue targets in line with business objectives
 
About You
  • Proven experience in business development within Awarding Organisations (AO), EPAOs, or assessment providers
  • Strong understanding of Ofqual regulations, apprenticeship standards, and End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working remotely while managing your own pipeline
  • Track record of delivering growth within the AO / EPA / qualifications sector
  • Strong commercial awareness, with a clear understanding of compliance and quality frameworks
 
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If you’re looking to step into a role where your knowledge of AOs, EPA, and Ofqual can make a real impact, this is an excellent opportunity to grow within a progressive and well-connected organisation.
S Knights Recruitment

About S Knights Recruitment

We understand people are your biggest asset and the importance of building high performing teams.

S Knights Recruitment is one of the longest standing, sector specialist, Recruitment Agencies across Employability & Skills since 2013.

We pride ourselves on being immersed in the sector and genuinely understanding the industry, our clients and candidates.

Our reach, network and audience extends further than our Database.

WE CONNECT PEOPLE ACROSS EMPLOYABILITY & SKILLS

S Knights Recruitment

Connects people through recruitment

EPA Hub

Connects people through the platform

Apprenticeships4England Conferences

Connects people in person

Contact us on:

Office Number : 0121 227 9786

Website: www.s-knights.co.uk

We recruit for the following functions at all levels:

- Delivery staff

- Business Development

- Operations

- Audit & Compliance

- Quality

We provide:

- Temporary / Freelance staff

- Permanent recruitment

- Executive Headhunting

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
BIRMINGHAM, GB
Year Founded
2013
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