Business Development Executive

Job Purpose * Build strong relationships with employers and external partners. * Create new business opportunities, promote services and help meet income targets. * Support students by helping arrange relevant placements and employer-led career opportunities. Main Duties * Contact new employers to promote training, apprenticeships and placement opportunities. * Manage existing employer relationships and identify opportunities to offer extra services. * Work with teaching teams to find suitable placement opportunities for students. * Arrange employer activities such as careers talks, masterclasses, interview practice and virtual work experience. * Make sure placements have proper supervision and meet health and safety requirements. * Keep CRM records, sales activity, placement details and employer updates accurate. Requirements * Experience in business development, sales, employer engagement or a similar role. * Confident working with employers, clients and wider stakeholders. * Knowledge on how to build professional relationships. * Able to give clear and consistent guidance to employers, students, parents and staff. * Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel when required. If this role is of interest, please apply to this advert with your CV. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment. This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract). Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.