Business Development Advisor

• Suffolk New College
• Address: Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1LT
• Salary: 29007 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 8148

Suffolk New Collegeare seeking to appoint a Business Development Advisor. This role would suit those with a commercial business development background it is an exciting and diverse role joining a dynamic growing Directorate within our thriving college. You will be joining a friendly team keen to support you to flourish in your role.

As our Business Development Advisor you will:

• coordinate the effective development and use of our CRM database to manage and report on employer engagements across the college
• work as part of a college-wide employer engagement team with a particular focus on assisting the Department Director to engage effectively with major strategic employers and maintain and develop existing links
• support the development of effective business intelligence and new business research to inform employer engagement
• work with businesses to assess their training needs and match these with the college offer brokering bespoke training where appropriate
• support and enable the delivery of externally funded projects with a strong employer engagement focus.

You will be confident in engaging with employers and have strong communication skills. You must also be highly organised a good team player and have an engaging professional manner with stakeholders. You will keep the learner experience at the centre of everything you do.

Due to the nature of this role access to personal transport is essential. If using your own vehicle it is a requirement for your car insurance to cover business use and evidence of this will be requested by finance before any travel claims are paid.

Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site and therefore whilst you will have a main base you may be required to work at and travel between campuses. We have campuses in Halesworth Leiston Otley and Ipswich. Please state clearly in your application form your preferred main base.

At Suffolk New College we promote the culture of BeSNC. Implementing BeSNC is not just a choice; its a commitment to providing the best possible environment for our learners to thrive. Its a commitment to nurturing an inclusive and supportive community where each student staff and community member can reach their full potential.

Why choose us

Make a difference in young lives and work in a collaborative environment with a supportive team.

Join our dynamic team at Suffolk New College where excellence meets opportunity! As proud recipients of prestigious accolades including the Further Education Provider of the Year 2023 the AOC Beacon Award for Sustainable Development and an Ofsted Good rating we offer an inspiring environment for growth and success.

With a dedicated workforce of approximately 650 professionals spanning curriculum delivery to vital support functions like Facilities IT Marketing Student Services and Human Resources we foster a diverse and talented community.

Embracing inclusivity we are honoured to be recognised as a Disability Confident employer actively championing equality and diversity in our recruitment and selection practices. Join us in shaping futures and making a positive impact.

To find out more please visit our staff benefits page.

For more information

For informal enquiries please contact Lisa Brazier Partnerships Manager by emailing .

How to apply

Please complete your application by visiting the recruitment page of our website.

Please note once you have submitted your application we will contact you following the closing date should you be shortlisted. If you do not hear from us then please assume you have not been selected.

Closing date: 11.55pm 7 December 2025.

Interview date: 15 December 2025.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our on-going commitment to Equality and Diversity Suffolk New College guarantee to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency. The college will not recognise any agency fees for recruitment activities unless an active engagement linked to a specific role has been agreed.

The college will not pay fees associated with CVs or applicants who are sent to the college via agencies on a speculative basis or in response to college adverts. Agencies should refrain from sending CVs to anyone working for the college on a speculative basis. The college will make approaches to agencies via our HR team if we feel that we need assistance with a post.