About The Company
This company have been a trusted provider of legal training for over 25 years, supporting more than 27,000 legal professionals. 

They specialise in delivering CPD, qualifications, and government-funded legal apprenticeships to law firms across the UK. 

They are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Apprenticeship Business Development to lead and expand our apprenticeship sales function.

About The Role
As the Head of Apprenticeship Business Development, you will lead the apprenticeship sales team, driving performance and ensuring consistent achievement of targets.

Your focus will be on developing strategic relationships with law firms and employer partners, identifying opportunities for growth, and optimising our apprenticeship offering to align with legal sector needs.

This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Managing Director, where you’ll play a key part in shaping the business development strategy, overseeing team performance, and ensuring the company remains at the forefront of legal apprenticeships in the UK.

Key Responsibilities
? Develop and execute the company’s apprenticeship sales and business development strategy to achieve revenue and learner recruitment targets.
? Lead, manage, and coach the Business Executives (Apprenticeships) to ensure consistent delivery of KPIs and consultative sales practices.
? Drive a high-performance culture and build a strong team pipeline across the legal sector.
? Establish strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders in law firms (e.g. HR Managers, Partners, Practice Managers).
? Conduct training needs analysis to align apprenticeship offerings with firm objectives and workforce development.
? Monitor and report on sales activity using CRM and data systems, ensuring accurate pipeline tracking and forecasting.
? Identify and act on new business opportunities, sector trends, and growth areas in the legal apprenticeship market.
? Ensure a high standard of candidate/employer matching and onboarding support, in collaboration with internal training and compliance teams.
? Represent the company at sector events, networking functions, and exhibitions to promote the apprenticeship offer.
? Oversee the quality of client and learner engagement, ensuring our reputation for exceptional service is maintained.

Essential Requirements
? Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior sales or business development leadership role within apprenticeships, education, or legal services.
? Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
? Strong experience managing and motivating sales or employer engagement teams.
? Understanding of the apprenticeship landscape, including funding and compliance.
? Commercially astute with a consultative approach to sales.
? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust at senior levels.
? High level of emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability.
? Experience working with CRMs and performance reporting tools.

Desirable
? Background or familiarity with the legal or professional services sector.
? Experience in scaling an employer engagement or apprenticeship sales function.
? Existing relationships in the legal education or apprenticeship training space.
  
What You''ll Get in Return
? Competitive base salary (£45,000 - £50,000) + performance-based bonus
? Generous holiday package (32+ days including birthday and Christmas shutdown)
? Private Medical Insurance & Medical Cash Plan
? Cycle to Work Scheme
? Buy/Sell Holidays for extra flexibility
? Pension scheme
? Hybrid working environment
? Professional development and training support
? A supportive, innovative team culture

Safeguarding & Recruitment Process
This role is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including Enhanced DBS and reference checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect
How to Apply
If you''re a commercially-driven leader with a passion for education and professional development, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in legal apprenticeships.