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Business Growth Lead
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,745 to £39,093 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2025 |
| Location: | Cheshire, North West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheshire College South and West |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EL487 |
Summary
Business Growth Lead (EL487)
Salary: £34,745 – £39,093 (per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Cross College
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Business Growth Lead to join our team working across college.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic and innovative professional to play a key role in driving growth and shaping the future of our College.
Key Responsibilities:
Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, significant new and emerging opportunities, and competitive landscape across Cheshire and Warrington;
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve growth targets;
Partnership Development: Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including businesses, community organizations, and local government;
Project Management: Oversee the execution of business development projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget; and
Collaboration: Work closely with vocational, academic and administrative departments to align business development efforts with the college’s educational objectives.
Key Person Specification Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing, or a related field;
Proven experience in business development, preferably within the education sector;
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Dynamics;
Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment; and
Enhanced DBS check.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.
If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am on 12 June 2025.
We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.
The selection process will take place on 19 June 2025.
Benefits:
Access to world-class facilities
Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk.
Equality and Diversity
Information, Advice and Guidance
Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Principles of Customer Service
Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
Competitive salary
Pension scheme
35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
College ‘Count Me In’ social platform
Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
Employee benefit platform
Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon
Free onsite parking
If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.
About Us
Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.
There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.
Crewe Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:
A multi-purpose sports hall;
Climbing wall;
Fitness gym;
TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;
Mock aircraft cabin;
Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
Hair, beauty and barbering salons;
Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and
New Institute of Technology (Construction began 2024).
Ellesmere Port Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:
Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022);
Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023);
Mock aircraft cabin;
Fitness gym;
Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023); and
Professional theatre.
Chester Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Chester Campus boasts:
Digital Hub (Constructed Summer 2022);
Impressive Visual Arts Workshops (Refurbished Summer 2022 and 2023);
Science Laboratories.
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.
Salary: £34,745 – £39,093 (per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Cross College
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Business Growth Lead to join our team working across college.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic and innovative professional to play a key role in driving growth and shaping the future of our College.
Key Responsibilities:
Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to identify trends, significant new and emerging opportunities, and competitive landscape across Cheshire and Warrington;
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve growth targets;
Partnership Development: Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including businesses, community organizations, and local government;
Project Management: Oversee the execution of business development projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget; and
Collaboration: Work closely with vocational, academic and administrative departments to align business development efforts with the college’s educational objectives.
Key Person Specification Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing, or a related field;
Proven experience in business development, preferably within the education sector;
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Dynamics;
Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment; and
Enhanced DBS check.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.
If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am on 12 June 2025.
We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.
The selection process will take place on 19 June 2025.
Benefits:
Access to world-class facilities
Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk.
Equality and Diversity
Information, Advice and Guidance
Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Principles of Customer Service
Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
Competitive salary
Pension scheme
35 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
College ‘Count Me In’ social platform
Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
Employee benefit platform
Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon
Free onsite parking
If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.
About Us
Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.
There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.
Crewe Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:
A multi-purpose sports hall;
Climbing wall;
Fitness gym;
TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;
Mock aircraft cabin;
Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
Hair, beauty and barbering salons;
Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and
New Institute of Technology (Construction began 2024).
Ellesmere Port Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:
Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022);
Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023);
Mock aircraft cabin;
Fitness gym;
Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023); and
Professional theatre.
Chester Campus
Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Chester Campus boasts:
Digital Hub (Constructed Summer 2022);
Impressive Visual Arts Workshops (Refurbished Summer 2022 and 2023);
Science Laboratories.
Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.