Business Development Support Officer

Business Development Support Officer Apprenticeship Training Provider Location: Hybrid – 1–2 days per week in the office (West Midlands or Oxfordshire) Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum Bonus: Quarterly bonus linked to activity (calls made, appointments booked, vacancies generated and starts) Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays About the Role We are working with a growing apprenticeship training provider rated Good by Ofsted, who are looking to appoint a Sales Administrator / Business Development Support professional to join their commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys research, outreach and relationship-building, and who wants to play a key role in supporting business growth. You’ll work closely with the Business Development Manager, providing hands-on support across lead generation, employer outreach and appointment booking. The role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to develop commercially within the apprenticeship and skills sector. What You’ll Be Doing Lead Research & Generation Research and identify potential employer leads across key markets, including: Identify the right decision-makers and contacts within target organisations Outreach & Engagement Carry out targeted outreach via: Email LinkedIn Telephone (confidence picking up the phone is essential) Support LinkedIn activity and employer engagement Follow up responses and nurture early-stage interest Appointment Booking & Sales Support Book qualified appointments and discovery calls for the Business Development Manager Support diary coordination and meeting preparation Track outreach activity, outcomes and progress within the CRM About You Previous experience in sales, marketing, recruitment or business development support Confident, proactive and comfortable speaking with employers Target focused Enjoys working closely as part of a small, fast-moving team Keen to grow commercially and build a long-term career Aligned with business goals and growth Experience in apprenticeships or training is helpful but not essential. Why Join? Hybrid working with flexibility Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus Supportive, growing organisation Opportunity to develop within sales and employer engagement Role with genuine impact on business growth For more information please reach out to Simon Atkins at Pertemps on