Business Development Apprentice
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | RH10 9NH |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 9483 |
Summary
We're looking for a Business Development Apprentice to join our Construction team based in Southampton, working towards a Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship.
Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/
Construction comprises our Regional Building, Strategic Projects, Kier Places, KME and we operate across all regions- London & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification, you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career. https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/
Location: Southampton
Hours: 40hours per week
Salary: £20800
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
How does an apprenticeship work?
As Business Development Apprentice you'll be enrolled onto a Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You'll work closely with the Southern Construction business and be able to shadow the Senior Business Development Manager to grow and develop skills within this exciting team.
Your day to day will include:
-Customer Relationship Management (CRM Dynamics) - Super User (details from Group 'Standard Operating Procedure').
-Act as the main point of contact for CRM Dynamics queries within the business unit.
-Update any anomalies found in the CRM data through the exception reporting to ensure the information is accurate and current, this will require coordination with the relevant stakeholder in the business.
-Ensure data is input in alignment with the standard operating procedure.
-Monitoring emails and/or Teams messages for updates to pipelines, existing opportunities and new opportunities.
What are we looking for?
The role of Business Development Apprentice is great for you if:
-5 GSCEs grade 4 or above and 2 A-Levels ( any subject)
-Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
-Ability to demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and a determination to get things done
-Good level of knowledge and experience in various MS Office programmes, including MS Teams, Sharepoint, Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/
Construction comprises our Regional Building, Strategic Projects, Kier Places, KME and we operate across all regions- London & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification, you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career. https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/
Location: Southampton
Hours: 40hours per week
Salary: £20800
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
How does an apprenticeship work?
As Business Development Apprentice you'll be enrolled onto a Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You'll work closely with the Southern Construction business and be able to shadow the Senior Business Development Manager to grow and develop skills within this exciting team.
Your day to day will include:
-Customer Relationship Management (CRM Dynamics) - Super User (details from Group 'Standard Operating Procedure').
-Act as the main point of contact for CRM Dynamics queries within the business unit.
-Update any anomalies found in the CRM data through the exception reporting to ensure the information is accurate and current, this will require coordination with the relevant stakeholder in the business.
-Ensure data is input in alignment with the standard operating procedure.
-Monitoring emails and/or Teams messages for updates to pipelines, existing opportunities and new opportunities.
What are we looking for?
The role of Business Development Apprentice is great for you if:
-5 GSCEs grade 4 or above and 2 A-Levels ( any subject)
-Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
-Ability to demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and a determination to get things done
-Good level of knowledge and experience in various MS Office programmes, including MS Teams, Sharepoint, Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.