Business Development Consultant in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire Start date: As soon as possible Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 7:15am–5:00pm Basic Salary: £27,000–£33,500 (depending on experience) Realistic First-Year OTE: £45,000–£55,000 (uncapped commission) Heart of Supply is a fast-growing education recruitment agency built on strong relationships, high standards, and consistency. We’re proud to work in close partnership with schools and trusts across Lincolnshire, providing reliable supply solutions and a service that genuinely stands out. As we continue to grow, we’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Business Development Consultant to join our journey and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business. This is a role for someone with drive, determination, and enthusiasm, a confident and proactive professional who thrives on building relationships, opening new doors, and turning opportunities into long-term partnerships. You’ll have real autonomy, the opportunity to influence strategy, and the satisfaction of seeing your efforts directly contribute to the growth and success of Heart of Supply. If you’re motivated by results, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a growing agency where your impact truly matters, this could be the perfect next step in your career. The Role As a Business Development Consultant, you’ll play a key role in driving new business growth by building strong relationships with schools, academies, and trusts. This is a front-facing, sales-focused role where you’ll have clear ownership of new business activity, performance, and results. Working closely with the recruitment team, you’ll help ensure every new partnership is supported by a high-quality, consistent service, laying the foundations for long-term, trusted relationships. Your responsibilities will include: * Proactively identifying, targeting, and winning new school and trust partnerships * Building strong relationships through meetings, visits, and ongoing engagement * Managing the full sales cycle from initial contact through to agreement and onboarding * Representing Heart of Supply professionally in the local education market * Working collaboratively with consultants to ensure smooth handover and delivery * Maintaining accurate records of activity, pipelines, and outcomes * Contributing ideas and insight to support wider business growth and strategy This role offers real autonomy, clear expectations, and the opportunity to shape how the business grows. What We’re Looking For * Proven business development or sales experience (recruitment, education, B2B, or service-led sales) * Confidence opening new conversations and building relationships from scratch * A consultative, professional approach to sales * Strong organisation and pipeline management skills * Resilience, drive, and the ability to stay focused on long-term goals * Excellent communication and presentation skills * A full UK driving licence (regular school visits across Lincolnshire) While experience in education recruitment is an advantage, it’s not essential. We’re looking for someone with passion, confidence, and a natural ability to build lasting relationships. Why Join Heart of Supply? * A genuinely relationship-led business with high standards * Competitive basic salary with realistic, achievable OTE and uncapped commission * Clear ownership of business development activity * Reduced working hours during the summer holidays * Supportive, close-knit team environment * The opportunity to directly influence business growth and success Apply Now If you’re an experienced Business Development professional ready to make an impact in a role where relationships come first and success is rewarded, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat