Forward Role
Business Development Manager – Skills Bootcamps (Digital) | Bristol/Bath | £40,000–£45,000 + Bonus | Permanent
A digital learning provider delivering DfE-funded Skills Bootcamps is hiring a BDM to own employer engagement across the West of England. This is a commercial, region-owning role — you'll be building the employer network that gets bootcamp graduates hired, not managing an existing book.
The role:
- Build a verified employer network across Bristol/Bath, securing commitments to interview and hire Skills Bootcamp graduates
- Generate new business and manage relationships with employers, LEPs, Chambers of Commerce, and regional growth stakeholders
- Represent the organisation at regional events and industry forums
- Work with delivery teams to align employer demand with live programme provision
- Track activity against KPIs on employer sign-ups and learner outcomes
- Support tender bids with employer engagement evidence and regional market intelligence
We're looking for:
- Skills Bootcamp business development experience — essential, not negotiable
- An existing employer network across Bristol/Bath or the wider West of England
- Comfortable owning a geography independently and hitting targets without hand-holding
- Familiarity with tender-led, funded delivery environments
What's on offer:
- £35,000–£45,000 basic, dependent on experience
- Performance-related bonus
- Remote-based with regional travel, flexible working
If you're interested, please apply now or contact Aidan at Forward Role —
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