Making amazing happen
Life at Babington
As a truly national provider, we work across all areas of the UK.
Our people are what truly make the difference, and they are the beating heart of what we do. Sharing a common set of values (brave, caring, curious, determined, passionate), we’re motivated by seeing the positive impact we have on the lives of the young people and adults we support through our many different contracts and programmes.
We’re proud of our inclusive culture, and that alongside delivering meaningful outcomes for our learners and customers, we know how to have fun along the way!
Recognition
Proud to be Gold Investors in People
In 2022, we were awarded a Gold Award by Investors in People – something only achieved by 17% companies.
Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People, said: “Gold accreditation on We invest in people is a fantastic effort for any organisation, and places Babington Business College in fine company with a host of organisations that understand the value of people.”
Alongside our efforts to promote development, innovation and best practice, we are also proud to be a responsible and purpose-driven business. Through our ESG, we have formalised our commitments to our stakeholders, communities, and our planet – and we actively encourage our people to make time for the causes they care about.
Explore our ESG report
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Our current opportunities
People are at the heart of what we do, from providing a young person with their very first opportunity all the way up to developing a senior leader within an organisation, we are truly committed to developing better futures. If you would like to be part of our passionate and brave family, please apply to one of the below opportunities, alternatively you can register your interest if we do not currently have an opportunity that suits you.
Register your interestHead of Marketing
Job Type: Permanent
Position: Head of Marketing
Location: Remote
Salary: £35,000 - 45,000
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 (37.5 per week)
Ready to own the strategy, shape a brand, and make your mark?
At Babington, we're passionate about creating better futures, and for over 5 decades, we've helped individuals, employers and communities unlock their potential through learning, skills development and career progression.
Today, we're on an exciting growth journey as part of the wider Knovia group, and we're looking for a creative, commercially-minded marketing leader to help us tell our story, strengthen our brand, and generate meaningful business growth.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the entire marketing function within a purpose-driven organisation. You'll have the freedom to shape strategy, influence senior stakeholders, lead impactful campaigns, and make a measurable difference to our commercial success.
As Head of Marketing, you'll lead the development and delivery of Babington's marketing strategy across both B2B and B2C audiences. Working closely with the CEO and Chief Commercial Officer, you'll identify growth opportunities, drive lead generation, elevate brand awareness, and ensure our marketing activity delivers measurable commercial results.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll oversee the full marketing mix from digital marketing, content creation and social media, to events, brand management and campaign performance analysis.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and deliver Babington's marketing strategy aligned to business objectives
• Drive B2B lead generation and support business growth initiatives
• Design and execute integrated multi-channel marketing campaigns
• Create compelling sales and marketing collateral
• Lead digital marketing activity including website, SEO, PPC and social media
• Monitor campaign performance and maximise ROI
• Manage supplier and agency relationships
• Support internal communications and employer brand activity
• Manage the marketing budget and reporting
• Represent Babington at events, exhibitions and conferences
What We're Looking For
• Proven experience in a senior marketing role.
• Strong B2B marketing and lead generation experience.
• Demonstrable success delivering multi-channel campaigns.
• Strong digital marketing knowledge.
• Excellent copywriting and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and results-driven mindset.
• Creative, proactive and highly organised.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
If you're a strategic marketer with the creativity, drive and commercial mindset to elevate a trusted brand and accelerate growth, we'd love to hear from you, if you'd like to see the full job description please contact [email protected]
When you join Babington, you'll become part of a team committed to transforming lives through learning while enjoying the opportunity to shape the future of a growing and ambitious organisation. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, and have the below benefits on offer.
. Babington Engage
. Bupa Healthcare – Cash plan
. 25 Days annual leave plus Bank holidays
. Additional annual leave purchase scheme
. Employer Pension contribution
. Your birthday off
. 3 x Volunteer days
We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we have found the right candidate.
We're a Disability Confident Employer and have a guaranteed interview scheme in place to ensure that nobody is overlooked or discriminated against because of their disability. If you meet the minimum criteria when you apply and you have informed us in your application that you have a disability, you will be guaranteed an interview for that role.
To promote and maintain an inclusive working environment, as part of your application process we will ask you to share data on certain characteristics. These answers will not form part of the selection and recruitment process and will not be shared with anyone outside of the People Team.
Babington is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and colleagues and we implement robust safer recruitment practices to support this. Dependent on the role you are applying for, we may undertake a number of necessary checks to confirm you are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are also committed to promoting equality and inclusion throughout our colleague and learner populations.
Regional Business Development Manager - North /South / West or East Yorks
Job Type: Permanent
Our purpose is simple: to develop better futures—for individuals, organisations, and society. We support employers in addressing skills gaps, building talent pipelines, and improving performance through tailored apprenticeships, professional training, and workforce development solutions.
Driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and inclusivity, Babington partners with businesses of all sizes to create impactful learning experiences that deliver real, measurable value
We are seeking a driven and commercially focused Regional Business Development Manager to act as a key ambassador for the organisation within your designated region.
Location: Remote based role with regional travel required (North /South / West or East Yorkshire)
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 base salary with uncapped bonus (OTE)
Hours: 37.5 a week - Monday to Friday
In this role, you will be responsible for driving regional growth through new business development, strategic partnerships, and the expansion of existing client relationships. You will engage with organisations of all sizes, positioning apprenticeships as a valuable and impactful solution aligned to their business objectives.
We are seeking a driven and commercially focused Regional Business Development Manager to act as a key ambassador for the organisation within your designated region.
In this role, you will be responsible for driving regional growth through new business development, strategic partnerships, and the expansion of existing client relationships. You will engage with organisations of all sizes, positioning apprenticeships as a valuable and impactful solution aligned to their business objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity for a consultative sales professional who thrives on building long-term relationships and delivering measurable results.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and secure new business opportunities across SME and corporate markets
- Develop and execute regional engagement and sales plans to generate leads and apprenticeship opportunities
- Build and manage a strong pipeline to achieve and exceed revenue and start targets
- Deliver a consultative sales approach, tailoring apprenticeship solutions to client needs
- Demonstrate return on investment and business impact of apprenticeship programmes
- Provide expert advice on apprenticeships, including funding and levy guidance
- Build and maintain strong client relationships at all levels, ensuring an excellent customer experience
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and delivery
- Accurately manage CRM systems and complete required administrative processes
- Stay informed on market trends, funding changes, and industry developments
- Ensure compliance with data protection, safeguarding, and internal policies
Experience and Knowledge
- Proven experience in B2B and/or B2C sales, within training or apprenticeships
- Strong track record of achieving sales targets and winning new business
- Experience managing and growing client accounts
- Ability to engage and influence senior decision-makers
- Knowledge of sales methodologies such as SPIN or Challenger
- Commercial awareness and understanding of labour market trends
- Familiarity with apprenticeship funding and regulatory bodies (desirable)
- Strong IT skills, including CRM systems and Microsoft Office
*Due to the nature of this role a driving licence and ability to travel in your specified region is required.
At Babington, we’re passionate about developing better futures for our learners and our people, and our values run through everything we do:
Curious. Passionate. Brave. Determined. Caring.
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. You’ll join a supportive, ambitious team where your ideas are heard, your development matters, and your work makes a difference.
Babington Engage
Bupa Healthcare – Cash plan
25 Days annual leave plus Bank holidays
Additional annual leave purchase scheme
Employer Pension contribution
We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we have found the right candidate.
We're a Disability Confident Employer and have a guaranteed interview scheme in place to ensure that nobody is overlooked or discriminated against because of their disability. If you meet the minimum criteria when you apply and you have informed us in your application that you have a disability, you will be guaranteed an interview for that role.
To promote and maintain an inclusive working environment, as part of your application process we will ask you to share data on certain characteristics. These answers will not form part of the selection and recruitment process and will not be shared with anyone outside of the People Team.
Babington is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and colleagues and we implement robust safer recruitment practices to support this. Dependent on the role you are applying for, we may undertake a number of necessary checks to confirm you are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are also committed to promoting equality and inclusion throughout our colleague and learner populations.
Register your interest - Babington
Job Type: Permanent
Shape Your Future with Babington – Join Our Talent Community
At Babington, everything we do is driven by one clear purpose: Developing Better Futures. We’re passionate about helping individuals and organisations grow through high-quality learning, and we’re always looking to connect with talented people who share that mission.
Even if there isn’t a live vacancy that suits you right now, joining our talent pool means you’ll be first in line when new opportunities arise, our roles are a mixture of remote, hybrid and specific location roles, with every role having the requirement to travel occasionally to meetings, visits or 121s.
Our mission is driven by five core values: Brave, Caring, Curious, Determined and Passionate, and when you join Babington, you become part of a team that is:
. Passionate about people development – empowering learners to achieve their potential
. Innovative in approach – embracing new ideas and digital learning solutions
. Collaborative by nature – working together to achieve meaningful outcomes
. Trusted and accountable – delivering quality and making a real impact
Our vacancies are across a variety of our departments including: Operations, Functionals Skills, Commercial Sales, Business Development, Quality and Customer Engagement within the Professional Services sector.
We deliver programmes such as Project Manager, HR, Coaching, Learning and Development, Leadership and Management and Business Administration, and we are looking for colleagues to join us who demonstrate our values and want to join our mission.
If there are no suitable live vacancies, and you share the same energy, passion, drive and enthusiasm to support learners through their journey, please click the 'Apply Now' button to register your interest and join our talent bank.
You can also contact the Talent Team by email at [email protected] to find out more about future opportunities.
What’s in it for you?
Babington is an inclusive, welcoming and supportive place to work with a fantastic culture which supports each employees learning, development and career growth.
. 25 days annual leave and 8 Public Bank Holidays
. Bupa Healthcare Cash plan; reimbursements for dental, health assessments & prescriptions
. Additional annual leave purchase scheme to buy up to 5 extra days
. Babington Rewards; includes cashback, discounts off online and retail stores.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a guaranteed interview scheme in place to ensure that nobody is overlooked or discriminated against because of their disability. If you meet the minimum criteria when you apply and you have informed us in your application that you have a disability, you will be guaranteed an interview for that role.
To promote and maintain an inclusive working environment, as part of your application process we will ask you to share data on certain characteristics. These answers will not form part of the selection and recruitment process and will not be shared with anyone outside of the People Team.
Babington is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and colleagues and we implement robust safer recruitment practices to support this. Dependent on the role you are applying for, we may undertake a number of necessary checks to confirm you are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are also committed to promoting equality and inclusion throughout our colleague and learner populations.
