Business Development Manager - Public Sector Specialist

KnowledgeBrief

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Business Development Manager – Public Sector Specialist KnowledgeBrief Start Date: We are hiring for this role as part of our continued commercial growth. Successful candidates can start from March 2026 Full‑time, Remote/Hybrid: While the role is advertised in a specific area, it is remote and we operate on a home‑working model. The candidate must be able to travel to London for operational meet‑ups, training days, and company away days as required, typically around 6 times per year. Salary: Dependent on experience. Commission: Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met. Travel: All travel required for the role is reimbursed in full. Closing date for applications: Sunday 3rd May 2026 Ready to Shape Public Sector Workforce Development? Want to play a pivotal role in strengthening leadership, capability, and skills across the UK public sector? At KnowledgeBrief, we partner with organisations across government, health, and local authorities to elevate leadership through emotionally intelligent, evidence‑based learning. Apprenticeships remain a core part of our delivery, supporting public institutions to develop their people, build future‑ready teams, and embed inclusive, values‑driven cultures at scale. We’re now expanding our reach across the public sector, and we’re looking for a specialist who can help us grow our impact. Learn more about our values and vision at www.knowledgebrief.com Business Development Manager – What You’ll Be Doing As our Public Sector Specialist , you’ll take the lead in identifying, engaging, and growing apprenticeship partnerships across the UK public sector. You’ll work with government departments, local authorities, NHS Trusts, arm’s‑length bodies, and other public institutions to understand their workforce priorities and shape meaningful apprenticeship solutions. You’ll combine strategic account management with proactive business development, nurturing long‑term relationships, responding to tenders and frameworks, and uncovering new opportunities through structured research and targeted outreach. You’ll lead high‑quality meetings with senior stakeholders, deliver compelling presentations, and represent KnowledgeBrief at sector events, conferences, and forums. You’ll also collaborate closely with internal teams to produce high‑quality bids, tenders, and proposals that reflect our capability and compliance. This role is ideal for someone who understands the complexity of public sector procurement, thrives in long‑cycle relationship building, and is motivated by the opportunity to drive meaningful workforce development across the UK. Business Development Manager – What’s On Offer Full‑time role, 37.5 hours per week Salary dependent on experience Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met Opportunity to undertake a fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification Career progression opportunities within the Commercial team 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Paid company closure over the winter holidays 2 weeks full sick pay per year

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development within the public sector (essential)
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement, frameworks, and tendering processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• Demonstrable ability to build long‑term, trust‑based relationships and manage complex accounts
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities independently
• Adaptable and resilient, comfortable navigating evolving public sector landscapes
• Professional, enthusiastic, and driven, contributing positively to the team and wider organisation

Nice To Haves

• Experience selling into government departments, NHS Trusts, councils, or other public bodies (highly advantageous)
• Experience within the apprenticeship or skills sector (desirable but not essential)

Responsibilities

• Identifying, engaging, and growing apprenticeship partnerships across the UK public sector
• Working with government departments, local authorities, NHS Trusts, arm’s‑length bodies, and other public institutions to understand their workforce priorities and shape meaningful apprenticeship solutions
• Combining strategic account management with proactive business development
• Nurturing long‑term relationships
• Responding to tenders and frameworks
• Uncovering new opportunities through structured research and targeted outreach
• Leading high‑quality meetings with senior stakeholders
• Delivering compelling presentations
• Representing KnowledgeBrief at sector events, conferences, and forums
• Collaborating closely with internal teams to produce high‑quality bids, tenders, and proposals that reflect our capability and compliance

Benefits

• Full‑time role, 37.5 hours per week
• Salary dependent on experience
• Uncapped commission on all apprenticeship starts once monthly target is met
• Opportunity to undertake a fully funded Chartered Management Institute qualification
• Career progression opportunities within the Commercial team
• 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Paid company closure over the winter holidays
• 2 weeks full sick pay per year
• All travel required for the role is reimbursed in full.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees