Total People is one of the largest providers of apprenticeships and work-based learning in the northwest. for more information on our story and what we do please visit the Total People website.

We now have an exciting opportunity to join the Commercial team as a Stakeholder Engagement Manager on a full time (37 hours per week) basis. As a Stakeholder Engagement Manager you will identify pathways to help learners build skills, experience, understanding and hopefully a permanent job. You will also engage with the DWP, Local authorities, job centres and corporate employers to utilise the funding available to Total People in supporting people into employment

To do this you will need to be driven, organised and dedicated to managing a busy and demanding workload, as well as have a genuine passion for the world of education. You will also require an extensive understanding of apprenticeships and traineeships as well as the funding methodology for the ESFA, apprenticeships, traineeships and the adult education budget.

At Total People we are committed to making a difference and we need motivated and passionate colleagues who can make it happen.

Due to the nature of the business you will be required to have both a flexible and adaptable approach. This role provides the flexibility to work remotely and we will provide you with all of the equipment and support to help you do this. You will also have the opportunity to work from one of our sites across the Northwest and Greater Manchester and from time to time you will also be required to attend business in various locations nationwide.

For a detailed job description please visit the Total People careers page.

Essential

• Educated to degree level or above or experience in a similar role
• Proven, recent, sales experience demonstrated in a skills environment, ideally from within the private training / education sector
• Proven recent experience in the skills sector, including closing, prospecting, planning, selling to customer needs, territory and account management, market knowledge, meeting targets.
• Highly professional and able to maintain appropriate confidentialities

Benefits:

• Fully flexible working pattern and responsibility for planning your own diary
• Development opportunities through in-house programmes and qualifications
• Generous annual leave
• Wellbeing and recognition
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance
• Retail Discount Vouchers
• Financial support through Manchester Credit Union

If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding sector, please apply for the position via the Total People careers page.

The closing date for this job advert is 07/06/2022 however sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response, so we recommend you apply at your earliest opportunity.

Salaries are based on skills, qualifications and experience.

Total People is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications, skills and experience detailed within the job description.

Total People is committed to the safeguarding, protection and wellbeing of young people and adults. As such this post is subject to an Enhanced with Child Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.