Account Manager

Who we’re looking for: 

SS&L is looking for our next Apprenticeship Account Manager to join our Business Development team. This is a pivotal role, working closely with employers across the South West to build meaningful partnerships and create high-quality apprenticeship opportunities.  You’ll be confident building relationships, understand (or be willing to quickly learn) the apprenticeships and skills landscape, and bring energy and positivity to everything you do.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

Real enthusiasm and optimism
A genuine love of building relationships
A strong commitment to creating opportunities that genuinely work for both learners
and employers

This isn’t just another account management role. You’ll be joining a team that cares deeply about what we do, and a training provider with a clear purpose.

Ideally, you’re someone who understands employers, enjoys working with people, values high-quality education, and believes in the impact that skills and development can have on someone’s life.

In order to be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate how you are able to meet SS&L’s core values: 

Why work for us: 

We view our staff as an essential component in providing the very best learning opportunities and services to our learners and business partners.  Here at SS&L, our aim is not just to provide the very best learning opportunities to all; we also want to offer the very best working opportunities for our staff.  

If you choose to join our dedicated staff team, you will find that SS&L provides a supportive and well-balanced working environment in which we help our staff to develop and grow in their roles.  

If you can offer us the qualities we’re looking for, we can offer you an excellent working environment where you will not only receive training and development opportunities, and excellent holiday and pension benefits, you will also be supporting the growth and development of the local communities in which we operate.  

The benefits: 

We’re pleased to be able to offer you: 

• 32 days annual leave + bank holidays + up to 3 gifted Christmas days and a day off for your birthday 

• Up to 2 paid volunteering days 

• Flexible working and opportunity to work from home 

• Totum discount card 

• .45p mileage rate**  

• NEST Pension Scheme 

• On-site parking at certain venues 

• Contractual sick, maternity & paternity pay for up to one year (after qualifying period) 

• Shared parental leave 

• Continued Professional Development 

• Supportive culture with elected staff directors 

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme 

*These opportunities will depend on the needs of the role. 

**Rate change after 10,000 miles p.a. 
 

SS&L recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination 

We welcome and encourage job applications from everyone 

Join us and become a vital part of an organisation that supports the wellbeing and development of the region’s communities. 

Find out more:

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Heidi Oliver, Business Development and Partnerships Director at holiver@sslcic.co.uk

SS&L is committed to the protection of young people and vulnerable adults and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expect all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check relevant to the role applied for 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 

How to apply:

Please find a detailed Job Description below and scroll down for the on-line application form. 

Account Manager JD & PS