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Ready to lead strategic growth and make a lasting impact on communities? This is your chance to take on a pivotal leadership role that blends commercial acumen with social purpose. If you’re passionate about business development and thrive in a values-led environment, this opportunity was made for you.

About the Company

Join a well-respected, mission-driven organisation that’s transforming lives by breaking down barriers to employment and skills development. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity, employee wellbeing, and social value, they’ve earned Investor in People Gold accreditation — and it shows in everything they do.

You’ll benefit from:

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Hybrid working and flexible hours to suit your lifestyle

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Up to 32 days annual leave and a healthcare cash plan

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A deeply supportive culture that genuinely invests in your development

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Clear progression pathways and performance-based salary increases

This is not just a job — it’s a platform for meaningful leadership.

About the Role

As Head of Bids and Strategy, you will lead the organisation’s approach to securing growth opportunities in the skills training sector. Collaborating with senior leaders, you’ll design and execute business strategies, manage stakeholder relationships, and spearhead high-impact bid submissions.

You will:

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Develop and deliver a robust growth and bid strategy

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Manage external partnerships with local authorities, FE colleges, and employers

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Lead employer engagement initiatives and identify new revenue opportunities

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Monitor performance, oversee data reporting, and contribute to strategic decisions

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Ensure compliance with ESFA and other funding body regulations

This is a hands-on role that combines strategic planning with stakeholder influence — ideal for a commercially-minded leader who’s driven by results and impact.

Ideal Candidate

You will thrive in this role if you have:

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Proven experience in business development, bid writing, and employer engagement, ideally within FE or skills training

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Strong knowledge of funding streams, ESFA contracts, and compliance requirements

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Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences

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A track record of building strategic partnerships across the public and private sectors

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A data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insight into action

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A Certificate of Higher Education (or equivalent) and a valid driving licence

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If you're ready to drive strategic change and help shape the future of skills development in a thriving, people-first organisation — we want to hear from you.

Apply today to lead where it matters most