Business Development Manager at Education Training Foundation in London - Victoria

About the job:

Do you have a passion for driving growth and impact in the education and skills sector? Join the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) as our Business Development Manager and play a pivotal role in diversifying our income and expanding our reach.

You’ll be responsible for the identification and pursuit of funding opportunities, managing high-quality bid submissions, and collaborating across teams to help us meet ambitious revenue targets: £1.25m in FY 2025/26 and £5m by FY 2027/28.

Your profile

As Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and securing new funding opportunities that align with ETF’s mission and strategic goals. This is a hands-on role where you’ll manage the full bid lifecycle - from market research and stakeholder engagement to bid writing and submission. Reporting to the Associate Director of Business Development, you’ll work closely with internal teams to develop compelling proposals and ensure ETF remains competitive in a dynamic funding landscape.

The successful candidate will have:

The successful candidate will have:

Significant experience in business development, bid management, or fundraising within the education, public, or non-profit sectors.
Demonstrated success in securing funding from diverse sources, including government, trusts, and international funders.
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder bids.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing persuasive proposals.

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If you are an exceptional candidate with an eye for detail, who enjoys working in a vibrant and cooperative environment, we welcome your application.

Applicants should apply by submitting a CV and cover letter (2 pages maximum), outlining your experience and relevant qualifications of the person specification.

Information

Starting Salary: £50,500 per annum to start, with service and performance related progression.
Contract type: Full-time and fixed term for 12 months
Location: London Victoria / Hybrid
Deadline for applications: 30 September 2025

ETF reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Therefore, successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

ETF is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.

Benefits:

Generous holiday entitlement (28.5 days) – Plus 3 closure days’ in between the Christmas and the New Year period 8 Bank Holidays
London Allowance of £1,000 per annum (if eligible) for hybrid working London office based staff to support commuting costs
Pension Scheme provided by Aviva (Employer = 6% / Employee = 2%)
Life Assurance (4 x basic salary upon death in service)
Group income protection
SimplyHealth Cash Plan (Enables you to get reimbursed £100s for optical, dental, physio and other day-to-day health costs, plus health and wellbeing discounts (for all directly employed staff).
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Help@Hand
Staff Training and Development
Work-life balance policies / Flexible Working / TOIL
Volunteering leave – 5 days in total (3 days paid and 2 days unpaid)
Generous sick pay
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
CPD Opportunities
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to our onsite gym (chargeable at £4.99 for a day pass, £12.99 for a week pass or "26 per month) – TruConnect
BHN Extra Discounts – Great savings over 100 brands

About us

Every day, educators and leaders across the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector inspire curiosity, drive progress and empower learners to achieve their potential. The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) is here to champion the vital role of the FE and Skills workforce. Working in partnership, we drive professionalism by setting the professional standards for the quality of teaching and leadership across the sector. We provide educators with a pathway of professional development throughout their careers, champion inclusion and enable sector change for a thriving FE and Skills sector. Together, we are transforming lives and opportunities for learners aged 14 and above.

Business Development Manager

Job Description - Business Development Manager