Head of Bids and Growth

Lead the Future of Employability and Skills as Head of Strategy and Growth

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving innovation, securing funding, and building partnerships that change lives? If you thrive in a purpose-driven environment and want your ideas to shape the national conversation around employment and adult skills, this opportunity as head of strategy and growth could be your next step.

Why Join This Organisation?
This family-owned, values-led organisation has nearly four decades of experience empowering communities through education, training, and employment. As an Investors in People Gold accredited employer, they are committed to inclusion, wellbeing, and meaningful impact. You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your strategic expertise will directly influence growth and transformation.

About the Role - Head of Strategy and Growth
As head of strategy and growth, you’ll lead the design and implementation of the organisation’s growth strategy across the employability and adult skills landscape. You’ll develop new partnerships, explore funding opportunities, and ensure long-term sustainability and impact in a rapidly evolving sector.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading business development planning, bids, and funding applications

• Identifying and securing new opportunities within adult skills and employability

• Engaging with FE colleges, combined authorities, and sector partners

• Shaping strategic employer engagement and influencing delivery models

• Using performance data and sector insight to guide senior leadership

This is a hybrid role based in the Midlands, offering flexibility and strong regional influence.

Who We're Looking For
You’re a commercially astute, socially motivated head of strategy and growth with experience leading bids and developing partnerships in the education or employability sector.

To succeed, you’ll need:

• A proven track record in strategic business development

• In-depth understanding of ESFA funding, AEB contracts, and employer engagement

• Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder relationship skills

• The ability to translate insight into strategy and action

• A genuine commitment to creating inclusive, impactful programmes

Apply Now
If you're ready to step into the role of head of strategy and growth and help shape the future of education and employment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a values-led organisation where your ideas and leadership can drive meaningful change.