Business Development Manager (Skills Bootcamps)

Business Development Manager – Skills Bootcamps (Digital) | Bristol/Bath | £40,000–£45,000 + Bonus | PermanentA 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 graduatesGenerate new business and manage relationships with employers, LEPs, Chambers of Commerce, and regional growth stakeholdersRepresent the organisation at regional events and industry forumsWork with delivery teams to align employer demand with live programme provisionTrack activity against KPIs on employer sign-ups and learner outcomesSupport tender bids with employer engagement evidence and regional market intelligenceWe're looking for:Skills Bootcamp business development experience — essential, not negotiableAn existing employer network across Bristol/Bath or the wider West of EnglandComfortable owning a geography independently and hitting targets without hand-holdingFamiliarity with tender-led, funded delivery environmentsWhat's on offer:£35,000–£45,000 basic, dependent on experiencePerformance-related bonusRemote-based with regional travel, flexible workingIf you're interested, please apply now or contact Aidan at Forward Role —As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.TPBN1_UKTJ