Partnership Executive

About you

In our determination to further develop our service and responsiveness to business and especially the education sector (schools, MATs etc) we are seeking an enthusiastic individual to develop new client relationships and help build those with our apprenticeship offer in mind.

We are seeking a dynamic and result-driven Partnership Executive who has a passion for education while possessing a strategic approach to identifying and targeting potential clients.

About us

Comprised of three education-centric companies, LMP has one mission to create inspirational journeys and deliver excellence through learning. We unlock both business and personal opportunities whilst acting as a catalyst for social change across the UK.

Our aim is to bring positive and sustainable development to our communities. Established in 2004, our journey began as a residential summer basketball camp that was designed to give young people the opportunity to engage with others and learn life-skills to prepare them for life outside education systems, a mission that still drives our company today.

We are extremely proud of the awards and recognition we have received within the industry. We are driven to always deliver the best skills training and development for learners and organisations. We have recently been awarded Best Companies 2 Star Outstanding to work for award for 2022. We were rated; Top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK; Top 50 mid-sized companies to work for in London and Top 3 Education & Training providers in the UK.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Be the liaison between your accounts (employers) and the wider Education team so that we are meeting all necessary targets, which could include site visits to employer sites.
• To ensure that all data requirements are maintained, records are up to date accurate and deadlines for returns are made, with assistance from the operations assistant.
• Ensuring that employers are complaint with ESFA funding rules as well as assisting employers in the management of their digital Apprenticeship Service account.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Sound knowledge, understanding and experience of stakeholder management. You will also educate businesses and schools across the UK on the benefits of Apprenticeship training to develop their workforce and build our client base.
• The ability to set and achieve demanding performance targets and to effectively manage any identified under-performance. Interpersonal and communication skills of a high order which are applicable to a range of apprenticeship levy payers.
• Promote LMPs apprenticeship programmes to employers across England and gain opportunities to upskill existing staff as well as to recruit apprentices into support staff roles.
• Making initial contact and speaking to key decision makers within apprenticeship levy employers.
• Providing consultation and guidance on apprenticeships to new and current clients.
• Persist with your approach to speak to decision makers.
• Building relationships through great customer service
• Being enthusiastic about sales and targets

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent negotiating skills
• Previous experience of Employer Engagement
• The ability to communicate at a professional level with external and internal employers
• Ability to plan development activity
• Ability to seek out and develop employer placement opportunities
• Good knowledge of the Apprenticeship and education sector and how the funding works
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Experience of using a CRM system

Benefits

What s in it for you (remuneration & benefits)?

Starting from 30,000 per annum plus commission

25 days plus bank holidays, with 3 days free days given back during December

150 referral scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Volunteering day

Quarterly away days

Annual values awards

Remote working

All necessary equipment to get the job done

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and other LMP stakeholders. Some work is confidential, and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the General Data Regulation Act.

Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities

The LMP Group are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.

Pre-employment checks

Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalized right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider.

The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.