Industry Specialist Account Manager - Stephenson College


Company:	Loughborough College Group
Salary:	£40,533
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Loughborough, LE11 3BT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	31 Aug 2026

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Summary

Drive Growth. Build Partnerships. Shape Future Talent.

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially focused Industry Specialist Account Manager to join our expanding Business Development team, based at Stephenson College.

This exciting role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of skills development, apprenticeships and workforce planning, helping employers access high-quality training solutions while supporting the growth and success of the College.

We are looking for an experienced account manager, business development professional or B2B sales specialist who is passionate about building long-term employer relationships and identifying opportunities that create real impact for businesses and learners.

What We're Looking For

We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

Proven success in account management, employer engagement or B2B sales

A track record of generating new business and achieving ambitious targets

Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills

Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation abilities

Experience of working with apprenticeships, training providers or work-based learning environments

Knowledge of apprenticeship funding, reforms and workforce development solutions

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

A proactive, self-motivated and results-driven approach

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus’s offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

Cycle-to-work scheme

On-site parking

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsided nursery fees

Up to 25 days annual leave per year

Additional annual leave available

Generous Maternity/Paternity pay

Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development

Well-being hours

Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campus’ of Loughborough College Group.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to help employers develop the workforce of the future?

Apply now and become part of a team that is transforming lives through skills, education and employer partnerships.

If you require any support to apply for this job, please email recruitment@loucoll.ac.uk

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