Business Development Directors

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.

Please note:

• The application deadline for all positions is 26 May 2008.
• Applications and CV’s should be sent to NSA recruitment at NSArecruitment@skillsactive.com
• Interview dates cannot be changed as the interview panel will be travelling from throughout the region to attend.
• Short listed candidates will need to complete an online Belbin questionnaire before the interview date.

National Business Development Director

To assume overall responsibility for the delivery of the national hub operation plan, a role pivotal to the success of the vision of the Academy.

• Based: Central London
• Salary: Circa £50,000
• Notification Date for interview:  30/05/2008
• Interview Date: 03/06/2008 in London (Please note change of interview date)
• Information Pack | Job Description | Application Form | Equal Opportunities Form

Regional Business Development Director - London

To drive the Academy’s development at a regional level and to assume responsibility for the delivery of regional operation plans.

• Based: Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London
• Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
• Notification Date for interview:  30/05/2008
• Interview Date: 04/06/2008 in London
• Information Pack | Job Description | Application Form | Equal Opportunities Form

Regional Business Development Director - North West

To drive the Academy’s development at a regional level and to assume responsibility for the delivery of regional operation plans.

• Based: Initial 1-2 years in Penrith, North West
• Salary: Circa £50,000
• Notification Date for interview: 29/05/2008
• Interview Date: 05/06/2008 in Manchester (Please note change of interview date)
• Information Pack | Job Description | Application Form | Equal Opportunities Form

Regional Business Development Director - Yorkshire and the Humber

To drive the Academy’s development at a regional level and to assume responsibility for the delivery of regional operation plans.

• Based: Sheffield, Yorkshire
• Salary: Circa £50,000
• Notification Date for interview:  30/05/2008
• Interview Date: 09/06/2008 in Sheffield
• Information Pack | Job Description | Application Form | Equal Opportunities Form