Business Development Officer

Are you able to motivate, inspire and challenge others to achieve their full potential?

Have you had experience in providing Information, Advice and Guidance to Employers, potential Learners and Parents regarding qualifications and Apprenticeships Standards?

Part of Waverley Borough Council, Waverley Training Services, based in Farnham delivers Apprenticeships and other qualifications in Business Administration, Customer Service, Accountancy, Team Leading, Management as well as Education

The role is to find, build and maintain business working relationships with Employers by providing them with effective Information, Advice and Guidance about Apprenticeships and other qualifications which could support the Employer to take on new Apprentices or upskill the current workforce. The role also includes providing effective Information, Advice and Guidance to potential Learners and supporting them in registering for their chosen qualification.

Waverley Borough Council is a great place to work, offering a generous pension scheme, which the Council contribute 17.2% towards, annual leave benefits, discounted gym membership, in addition to the Bank Holidays and “Waverley Days” leave at Christmas.

This post is a full-time role, 37 hours per week. However, part time and flexible working applications will be considered. Initially this is a fixed term contract for 12 months, with potential to become permanent following the contract.

This post is politically restricted.

Waverley Training Services is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and follow the safer recruitment process. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. (Further information can be obtained from www.disclosure.gov.uk.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Adele O’Sullivan, Centre Manager on 01252 725872 or 07796 937549.

Core working hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break.

Strictly no agencies please.

Closing date for applications: Monday 16^th June 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 25^th June 2025

In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.