Job Reference:    HR2526-075

Status / Hours:    Permanent / 37 hours per week

Salary:                      £41,679.05 - £45,524.92 per annum

Location:                 Base campus Rodbaston (ST19 5PH) - role will include travel to different sites

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

It is an exciting time to join South Staffordshire College’s Business Development and Onboarding Team.  We are looking for a business development advisor to join our existing team, with excellent and effective communication skills in order to successfully build long term relationships with external stakeholders. You will have a competitive nature be target driven, highly organised and possess high levels of teamwork and motivation.

Job Purpose:

The College is seeking to appoint a Business Development Advisor to generate employer-led education and training opportunities that grow the College’s apprenticeship, adult and commercial provision.  You will achieve this by working with curriculum teams, proactively identifying opportunities and providing exceptional customer service as the first point of contact for employers and other stakeholders.  In this role you will support the colleges ambition to bring education and employment together for longer term prosperity of the communities we serve.  As well as working directly with employers you will also work with internal teams such as curriculum teams, work experience and utilise the colleges CRM system, Pro-Engage, in order to maximise the opportunity for growth.

All applications must be received by: Monday 25th May 2026 at 5pm.

Interviews to be held: Monday 8th June 2026.

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support.  However, time off is also important.  We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing.  We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements.  The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme). 

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.