Location Postal Code

Contract Type Permanent

Hours per week 36.00

Working Days & Times Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:00, Friday 09:00 - 15:30

Salary Minimum Pounds £30000

Salary Maximum Pounds £40000

Description Learning Curve Group is a national training and education specialist. We work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners – and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact over 100,000 of them every year. Our ‘Purple People’, the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to ‘transform lives through learning’.

This vacancy is required to support the continued growth of Learning Curve Group’s Housing & Property division and capitalise on increasing demand for apprenticeships, CIH and TPI qualifications. With evolving regulatory requirements, including the Competence and Conduct Standard, there is a significant opportunity to engage new employers, strengthen existing partnerships and increase learner enrolments. As a Business Development Manager will expand our market reach, generate new business opportunities and support the achievement of ambitious sales and revenue targets.

Role Information

Learning Curve Group is looking for an ambitious, driven and commercially focused Business Development Manager to join our growing Housing & Property division.

This is an exciting opportunity to support housing associations, local authorities, managing agents, retirement living providers, and other housing organisations with their workforce development and professional qualification requirements.

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, building strong relationships and promoting Learning Curve Group's specialist Housing & Property training portfolio, including:

Housing & Property Apprenticeships – Levels 2, 3 and 4, including pathways incorporating CIH and TPI qualifications.
Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Qualifications – Levels 3, 4 and 5, including standalone qualifications, top-up units and flexible learning options.
The Property Institute (TPI) Qualifications – Supporting professionals working within residential property management, leasehold and retirement living.
Workforce Development Solutions – Helping organisations identify skills gaps, support career progression and prepare for evolving professional standards.

You will take a consultative approach, understand each organisation's challenges, and identify training solutions that support their business objectives, workforce development strategies, and regulatory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities across the Housing & Property sector.
Build and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers, including Heads of Housing, Learning & Development, HR, Organisational Development and Apprenticeship Leads.
Promote and sell Housing & Property Apprenticeships, CIH qualifications and TPI qualifications.
Support organisations in understanding the training and qualification pathways available to meet the Competence and Conduct Standard.
Develop a strong sales pipeline through proactive prospecting, networking, referrals and sector engagement.
Deliver engaging presentations, consultations and meetings with prospective clients.
Work closely with internal teams to ensure a positive client experience and successful learner enrolments.
Achieve agreed sales targets and contribute to the continued growth of Learning Curve Group's Housing & Property division
Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours
Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company
Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times
Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice guidance as part of your everyday role

Working Flexibly

If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.

We can provide this advert in an additional format if required.

Essentia Criteria

We love to develop our people, so even if you don't meet 100% of the essential criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply.

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring experience in at least one of the following areas:
Housing Qualifications Sales Experience - You have experience selling Housing & Property Apprenticeships, CIH qualifications, TPI qualifications or other professional training programmes within the housing sector.
Housing Sector Experience - You have worked within the housing sector and understand the challenges faced by housing associations, local authorities, property management organisations or retirement living providers. You may be looking to move into a commercially focused business development role.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate:

Strong communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
A proactive, self-motivated approach to generating new business.
Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities.
Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
An understanding of professional development, workforce planning or regulatory requirements within housing.
A genuine passion for helping organisations develop their employees and improve services for residents and tenants.

You don't necessarily need experience in both housing and sales. If you have strong knowledge of the housing sector and the drive to succeed in business development, we'd love to hear from you.

Why work for Learning Curve group?

There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work!

Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible People & Culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here:

Alongside meaningful work and opportunities to develop your career, you'll have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:

Our Benefits

36-hour working week for all full-time employees. For many colleagues, this means an early finish at 3:30 pm on a Friday!
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave each year
Additional annual leave entitlement linked to length of service from 2 years
Westfield Health cashback healthcare scheme
Enhanced family leave
Tech Scheme
IKEA Benefit Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
One paid volunteering day per year
Exclusive retail, lifestyle, and education discounts
Uniform provided
Access to a range of learning and development opportunities
Employee recognition initiatives and wellbeing support

HEAD OFFICE PERKS

We wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.

Electric Car charging points
Free fruit, Coffee and Tea
Onsite Shower
Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

You’re unique – and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Don’t just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all.

Halo Code

Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles including including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.

Disability Confident Leader

Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.

Armed Forces Covenant Gold

12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.

Domestic Abuse Covenant
Care Leaver Covenant
Working Chance
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Recruitment Checks Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. This means for some of our roles, we need to carry out certain checks to ascertain someone's suitability for working with learners.

As this role will not include regulated activity with learners, a DBS is not required. However, you will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Education Level Vocational

Level of Vocational Experience 3 years

Applications Close Date 30 Nov 2026

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