National Skills Academy Recruitment

The National Skills Academy in Sport and Active Leisure is the most exciting or voluntary – is the ability to access publicly funded, industry-recognised, quality assured training.  This is at a time wand high profile project yet to be launched in the sector. It will provide a single approach to the highest standards of skills training.  The Academy is an initiative of SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure and Learning.

One of the biggest challenges facing sport and active leisure employers – public, private or voluntary – is the ability to access publicly funded, industry-recognised, quality assured training.  This is at a time when the Government’s ongoing initiatives to promote healthy living, together with the build-up to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, are generating substantially increased focus on sport and active leisure.

The NSA is a network of employer-led, world-class centres of excellence delivering the skills required by employers in the sector, on a local level via leading edge training centres, quality assured courses and distance learning.

The sport and active leisure sector will benefit from the NSA as it will revolutionise education and training.

Business Development Directors

The National and Regional Business Development Directors will possess high strategic calibre and proven business development skills.  You will have an excellent track record of operational success and meeting customers’ needs.  The ability to successfully engage with employers, influence key stakeholders and funding partners to generate support and income and raise the profile of the Academy are essential.  You will drive the implementation and operational management of a brokerage service for employers through a network of approved training providers. 

Reporting to the Chief Executive, these positions are for dynamic, proactive team players with total confidence in their own management, planning, prioritisation and communication skills.  You must have proven experience of successful business management and the learning and skills agenda.

Posts are at national level, and regional level in London, the North West and Yorkshire, click here for full information and application guidance for all Business Development Director posts.

Regional Business Development Managers

We are seeking exceptional Business Development Managers to support the Academy’s development at a regional level.

You will undertake the core role of operational business management for the respective regional hubs;  engaging, lobbying and co-ordinating partners, employers and stakeholders to ensure delivery, quality and value for money.  You will be instrumental in communicating effectively with employers and training providers.

Management level operational, sales and marketing experience, an excellent track record in securing contracts and sales, delivering products and services with high customer satisfaction, together with experience of engaging and working with partners and stakeholders in a similar environment are essential. 

You will demonstrate a dynamic and proactive approach to work to join us in making the vision of the Academy a reality. 

Posts are at a regional level in London, the North West and Yorkshire, click here for full information and application guidance for all Business Development Manager posts.

Applications

See the relevant pages for further information on the Business Development Director and Business Development Manager positions.

The application deadline for all positions is 26 May 2008.

All queries, applications and CV’s should be directed to NSA recruitment at NSArecruitment@skillsactive.com