Key Account Manager

Reed

. Manage key employer relationships for the North Sea Jobs Service .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,000 - £40,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in account management and business development, with a strong focus on employer engagement and relationship building. Proficient in navigating the national labour market and employment legislation to secure sustainable job opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Account Management ExperienceBusiness Development SkillsNegotiation SkillsKnowledge of Employment LegislationStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Analytical AbilityTarget AchievementNetworking SkillsKnowledge of Labour MarketExperience in B2B SalesUnderstanding of Clean Energy SectorExperience in Recruitment PracticesPerformance Target Driven ExperienceKnowledge of Industry Priority SectorsOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTime ManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard)

Industry Keywords

North Sea Jobs ServicePublicly Funded ServicesOil and Gas SectorClean Energy SectorStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage key employer relationships for the North Sea Jobs Service
Source sustainable employment opportunities for NSJS workers
Ensure service levels exceed stakeholder and employer expectations
Use employer relationships and knowledge of business and skills needs to map opportunities to training pathways
Secure suitable vacancies and placement opportunities with employers
Represent Reed in Partnership at external meetings
Identify and influence the design and approach of employment initiatives and new opportunities
Drive new employer engagement opportunities and convert them effectively
Promote the full NSJS offering, including work placements and vacancies
Maximise repeat business with key employers
Identify employer-led business opportunities in growth sectors
Ensure NSJS provision is responsive and demand-led to employer and worker needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard)
Experience and track record of working in an account management or business development role
Personal track record of working towards and achieving targets
Minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma
GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification), OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage
Good knowledge of the national labour market
Knowledge of employment legislation governing recruitment practices
Good knowledge of partners/stakeholders
Analytical ability to use intelligence to maximise on business opportunities
Very strong written and verbal communication skills
Negotiation skills
Accomplished networking skills
Organisational and time management skills
Ability to build professional relationships effectively
Experience of working in a performance target driven environment
Experience of working in business-to-business sales
Experience of working in networking, recruitment, publicly funded services or similar sectors
Knowledge of the Clean Energy, Oil and Gas and Industry Priority Sectors
May be required to travel around the UK when needed, including Aberdeen

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays
Reed Pension Scheme
Award Winning Management & Leadership training
Professional & Personal Development Funds
Bi-annual pay reviews
Flexible working schedule
Training, development and progression opportunities
Guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria