Business Development Manager (Skills Bootcamps)

Business Development Manager – Skills Bootcamps (Digital) | Bristol/Bath | £40,000–£45,000 + Bonus | Permanent

A digital learning provider delivering DfE-funded Skills Bootcamps is hiring a BDM to own employer engagement across the West of England. This is a commercial, region-owning role — you'll be building the employer network that gets bootcamp graduates hired, not managing an existing book.

The role

Build a verified employer network across Bristol/Bath, securing commitments to interview and hire Skills Bootcamp graduates

Generate new business and manage relationships with employers, LEPs, Chambers of Commerce, and regional growth stakeholders

Represent the organisation at regional events and industry forums

Work with delivery teams to align employer demand with live programme provision

Track activity against KPIs on employer sign-ups and learner outcomes

Support tender bids with employer engagement evidence and regional market intelligence

We're looking for

Skills Bootcamp business development experience — essential, not negotiable

An existing employer network across Bristol/Bath or the wider West of England

Comfortable owning a geography independently and hitting targets without hand-holding

Familiarity with tender-led, funded delivery environments

What's on offer

£35,000–£45,000 basic, dependent on experience

Performance-related bonus

Remote-based with regional travel, flexible working

If you're interested, please apply now or contact Aidan at Forward Role —

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