Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Webs Training Ltd, Main Site – NG9 2PD (Some travel required – pool cars provided)
Hours: 4-day working week
Monday - Thursday 7.00am - 4.52pm (37.5hrs per week)
Reports to: Senior Management Team
About Us
At Webs Training Ltd, we’ve been helping people start and grow their careers in the furniture, interiors, and related industries for over 50 years. From upholstery to kitchen installation, we work with employers across the UK to deliver top-quality apprenticeships and training. We’re passionate about building strong relationships with businesses and helping our learners reach their full potential.
The Role
We’re on the lookout for a Business Development Manager who loves meeting people, building partnerships, and creating opportunities. Your main goal will be to connect with companies in:
- Upholstery
- Wood Machining
- Sewing
- Polishing
- Cabinet Making / Joinery
- Kitchen Installation
- Floor Laying
You’ll be the friendly face of Webs for new and existing employers — finding apprenticeship opportunities, supporting them through the onboarding process, and making sure everything runs smoothly from first hello to successful placement.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Getting out there to meet employers and open up new apprenticeship opportunities.
- Building strong, lasting relationships with our employer partners.
- Spreading the word about our apprenticeships to employers, schools, and other organisations.
- Guiding employers through the onboarding process and completing all the necessary government paperwork to secure funding.
- Meeting and interviewing learners to help match them to the right vacancies.
- Representing Webs at careers fairs, open days, and networking events.
- Working closely with our training team to make sure learners have a smooth start.
- Keeping accurate records of your conversations and progress in our CRM system.
- Helping with marketing activities to raise awareness of our training programmes.
- Meeting agreed targets for new vacancies, learner recruitment, and employer satisfaction.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Experience in business development, sales, or employer engagement.
- Excellent people skills and the ability to build relationships quickly.
- Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail.
- Knowledge of apprenticeships and funding (or the willingness to learn).
- Willingness to travel to meet employers (pool cars provided).
- Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
Desirable:
- Experience in training, education, or the furniture/interiors manufacturing sectors.
- Understanding of apprenticeship funding for levy and non-levy employers.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- 4-day working week – more time for life outside work.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- 6 weeks’ full sick pay after successful probation period.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
- Onsite parking.
- CPD and training to help you grow.
- Company pension scheme.
- Pool cars available for work travel.
How to Apply:
If you think this sounds like the perfect role for you, send your CV and a short covering letter to j.woolley@webstrainig.com — we can’t wait to hear from you!
Note
This Job Description provides an overview of the principal accountabilities of the post and accountabilities will include but will not be limited to those detailed. It is anticipated that the content of roles will evolve and change over time and such the balance of duties within the job description will change within the broad remit of the post.
This role requires a clear DBS check.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Sales: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BDM2
Expected start date: 08/09/2025