About Us
Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales, with a strong reputation for high-quality teaching and learning. The College operates across six campuses in Swansea, supporting over 4,500 full-time and 10,000 part-time learners. With an annual turnover of more than £50 million, Gower College Swansea is a major employer in the region, employing over 1,000 staff.
The College also offers an award-winning staff wellbeing provision, reflecting its commitment to investing in staff and ensuring they feel supported.
The Role
To lead and grow the College’s commercial and apprenticeship development portfolio by securing new business, strengthening client relationships, and overseeing the creation of high-value commercial proposals that support organisational growth and deliver strong employer outcomes.
Full time (37 hours per week)
Permanent
£57,464 per annum
Jubilee Court Campus, Fforestfach, Swansea
Key Responsibilities
Lead the College’s business development function, ensuring cohesive delivery across all commercial activity aligned to growth priorities.
Provide clear direction to teams responsible for client acquisition, account management, commercial opportunity development and proposal production.
Foster strong collaboration between business development, curriculum, marketing and quality teams to maximise commercial outcomes.
Oversee a structured commercial pipeline covering new client acquisition and existing account growth.
About You
Degree or equivalent qualification
Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one
Proven experience in business development, commercial sales or client management
Experience leading teams to achieve commercial or income targets
Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
Benefits
37 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
Local Government Pension Scheme (average employer contribution of 21% in 2025)
2 staff wellbeing days per year
Discounted study opportunities on College courses
Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.
Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.