Business Development Manager – ESTAR Education
Hybrid 37.5 hours per week — Newcastle/Northumberland — Executive progression route.
Salary: £28,000–£32,000 + £100 per learner placed (uncapped).
ESTAR Education is a newly approved DfE-funded apprenticeship provider entering a rapid scale phase. We are looking for a highly driven Business Development Manager to lead employer acquisition and apprenticeship placements across Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Digital and Low Carbon programmes.
Who We Are Looking For
- A self-starter who doesn’t need micro-managing.
- Commercially driven and motivated by results.
- Experienced in apprenticeships or B2B training sales (or capable of ramping fast).
- Professional and credible with employers at manager and board level.
- Able to build and control a sales pipeline independently.
- Resilient, persuasive and solutions-led.
- Ambitious and career-minded — wants to build something, not just work in it.
- Excited by joining a founding team where decisions are made at the table.
What You Will Do
- Acquire new employers and secure apprenticeship placements nationwide.
- Sell and promote programmes: Engineering L2, Motor Vehicle, Low Carbon, Business Admin, Ops Mgmt, Project Mgmt etc.
- Run consultations, proposals and onboarding calls with employers.
- Attend events, networking and sector forums to drive brand presence.
- Own and manage your revenue pipeline end-to-end.
- Work directly with the CEO and Chief Education Officer on strategy and scale.
What We Offer
- £100 bonus per learner placed – uncapped.
- Fast-track route to Chief Commercial Officer + Executive Board seat within 12 months based on performance.
- 15 Work-From-Anywhere days (fully remote).
- Flexible working with core hours 9:30am–2:30pm.
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Up to 12% matched pension (employer+employee).
- 2 fixed office days per week + attendance for key meetings when required.
- Direct access to decision-makers – no layers of middle management.
Performance & Progression
This is a target-based role. Performance will be reviewed throughout probation with structured support.
Consistent achievement of agreed placement levels unlocks:
- Senior salary uplift.
- Promotion to Chief Commercial Officer.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Business Development and Sales
Industries
- Technical and Vocational Training
