Strategic Partnership Manager – Commercial NVQs & Construction Training

Job Description This is a remote position. About the Opportunity LT Selection is proud to be recruiting exclusively on behalf of our client. We believe that everyone we connect with an employer positively impacts the further education, skills, and employment sector. Our client is a construction and skills training provider seeking a commercially focused Business Development Manager to grow employer partnerships across commercial NVQs, construction training and CITB-funded opportunities. This role is ideal for someone who understands the construction sector, can confidently engage employers, and can convert workforce development conversations into starts, revenue and long-term employer relationships. Key Responsibilities Develop new business opportunities with construction employers, contractors, subcontractors and wider sector partners. Promote commercial NVQs, construction training, workforce development solutions and CITB-funded opportunities. Identify employer skills needs and recommend suitable training, assessment and qualification routes. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of employer opportunities. Convert employer conversations into funded or commercial starts. Attend employer meetings, site visits, networking events and industry engagement activity. Develop long-term relationships with employers to support repeat business and wider account growth. Work closely with delivery, compliance and operational colleagues to ensure smooth learner onboarding. Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline activity and sales performance information. Achieve agreed targets around revenue, employer engagement, starts and learner referrals. Keep up to date with construction sector priorities, CITB funding, grants and employer training requirements. Essential Criteria Proven experience in business development, sales, employer engagement or account management. Experience selling commercial training, NVQs, apprenticeships or workforce development solutions. Strong understanding of the construction sector. Good working knowledge of CITB funding, grants or construction training routes. Ability to engage confidently with construction employers and site-based decision makers. Strong communication, negotiation and relationship management skills. Ability to manage a sales pipeline and convert opportunities into measurable outcomes. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to employer sites. Desirable Criteria Existing network of construction employers, contractors or subcontractors. Experience working for a training provider, college, apprenticeship provider or commercial training organisation. Knowledge of funded training, adult skills, apprenticeships or Skills Bootcamps. Experience selling compliance-led training or qualification-based solutions. Experience using CRM systems to manage pipeline activity. What Success Looks Like New construction employer partnerships are secured. Commercial NVQ and construction training starts increase. Employers are supported to access relevant CITB funding opportunities. Strong pipeline activity is maintained and converted into revenue. Employer relationships result in repeat business and wider workforce development opportunities. Internal teams receive clear information to onboard learners efficiently. Sales activity supports sustainable growth for the organisation. Benefits Competitive basic salary. Uncapped commission opportunity. Opportunity to support growth across construction and workforce development. Autonomy to build employer relationships and develop new commercial opportunities. Career development within a growing training provider. Application Process To apply, please submit your CV for consideration by clicking “I’m Interested”. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by LT Selection for an initial conversation before progressing to the client stage. Safeguarding This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check where required. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.