Department: Business Development
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Remote
Compensation: £55,000 - £60,000 / year
Right time. Real opportunity. Proper growth. Win-Win.
Tiro – The Company
Tiro is in growth. We’re not a start-up figuring out if this works, but we’re not a corporate machine either. We’re an established SME with high growth plans & things are starting to accelerate...
We partner with industry to solve real workforce challenges through science and technology apprenticeships. We don’t just deliver training – we help organisations build the capability they need to grow, by developing job-ready talent that drives measurable business impact.
Why this role (and why now)
We work closely with employers in science and tech & our clients are at an inflection point — Their sectors are under real pressure to build capability, not just hire around it. That’s driving a different kind of conversation. More strategic. More commercially relevant. Higher stakes.
And that’s presenting a growth opportunity & dictating how we grow.
We’re building a sharper, more focused growth engine:
That’s where you come in.
You love the new business role — but you’re not a typical biz dev manager.
Yes, you know you’ll be expected to go out, build pipeline and close deals. That part is non-negotiable.
But the art of how you do it, matters just as much to you.
You enjoy operating as a consultative growth partner, not a transactional seller.
You spend time understanding how businesses actually work — where their capability gaps are, how they grow, and where apprenticeships can genuinely add value.
You enjoy better conversations.
Better-qualified opportunities.
And ultimately, better deals.
You’ll own the full journey — from first conversation through to close — and you’ll be expected to close cleanly. Clear scope, aligned expectations, no mess handed into delivery.
It’s a role with autonomy, but also accountability. You’ll have a number. You’ll be trusted to figure things out. And you’ll be expected to deliver.
You’re already in a sales, business development or growth role — and you’ve realised you want more from it.
Your growth mindset demands;
More depth. More challenge. More learning.
You enjoy winning. Properly.
Not just getting deals over the line but understanding why they should exist in the first place.
You’re curious — you ask better questions, you listen properly, and you don’t rush to pitch.
You’re commercially minded and target-driven, and you’ve got high standards.
You care about what you sell and how you sell it.
You build relationships that last, not just deals that close.
And you’ve got resilience. You don’t expect things to land first time, and you don’t lose momentum when they don’t.
This is the kind of role where, if you lean into it, you don’t just hit target — you level up.
You’ll develop real capability in:
You’ll also be part of shaping how we grow — not just executing someone else’s playbook.
Hiring process
We keep it simple and focused.
You’ll start with an initial conversation to understand your background and what you’re looking for. From there, we’ll go deeper into how you think about sales, discovery and winning business.
There’ll be a practical stage — not to catch you out, but to understand how you approach real situations. And a final conversation to make sure expectations are aligned on both sides.
No unnecessary hoops. Just enough to understand how you operate. And for you to understand how we operate. Win-Win.
Package
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Tiro is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone is treated fairly and has the opportunity to succeed.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to creating an environment where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Tiro is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners. All employees are expected to share this commitment and adhere to our safeguarding policies.
Successful applicants may be required to undertake relevant background checks in line with the responsibilities of the role.
We're Tiro (pronounced ‘Tea-ro’ as in white, two sugars).
In Latin, it means novice, recruit, apprentice, beginner and soldier. The perfect name for a company that’s been helping fearless apprentices to join ambitious businesses since 2005.
We believe that great apprenticeships help everyone. There are remarkable apprentices out there just waiting to be found, and fantastic employment opportunities waiting to be filled.
Our work will never be just about getting bums on seats and pocketing our commission. In our own small way, we’re helping to change the world – finding people that are working on COVID vaccines, finding new ways for technology to help humanity and helping to tackle the big issues of the day, like climate change. As well as helping people – young and old – to find their way.
Tiro’s proud to be playing our part in making that happen, and we can’t wait to find out what happens next…
