Business Development Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (79% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and City & Guilds is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3552 (Business sales executives). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We’re looking for a highly motivated Business Development Manager with proven experience in the Further Education (FE) sector to join City & Guilds.
Covering Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland (The Nations), you’ll drive growth by developing new opportunities and managing key accounts across our portfolio. A typical working week is 4 days out with customers and 1 day home based.
This home-based role but you will need to be based around South Wales. This role is supplemented by a car allowance as well as a sales incentive plan.
We are wanting to hear from candidates with outstanding business development and account management skills that have demonstrable experience and understanding of the opportunities, challenges and solutions within the Further Education market.
We will be holiding interviews in our London Office (EC1) week commencing the 26th of October.
At City & Guilds we recognise that an unconditional commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) is fundamental to delivering our purpose of helping people, organisations and economies develop the skill they need for growth, and this extends to all people, organisations and wider stakeholders we work with, wherever we work.
We feel that it is important that City & Guilds is an organisation that reflects the diversity of modern society and is an inclusive organisation that ensures that everyone is supported so that they can achieve their best.
We encourage and welcome applications from members of underrepresented communities.
City & Guilds are a Disability confident employer. Please let us know if you require any support/adjustments at your interview and if successful any adjustments needed to support you in your role. If this is required, please email; [email protected]
About the role
- Win new business and grow existing FE customers
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
- Achieve stretching sales targets and protect market share
- Deliver a high-quality customer experience through effective account management
About you
- Strong BDM/account management experience within FE (essential)
- A track record of delivering against sales targets
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Commercial awareness and strong communication skills
Our story and mission
To find out more about City & Guilds please click on the following link:
About us | City & Guilds
What we offer
We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones.
You’ll receive an excellent benefits package
- Private healthcare
- Company Pension
- Car allowance
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Dental Insurance
- Bonus Scheme
Next steps and how to apply
Please submit your CV and complete our short application form using the apply button.
We shortlist on an ongoing basis and may close the advert early. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. City & Guilds holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.