At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead business development in education services and build strategic partnerships.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on children's social care and education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, hybrid work, and travel opportunities.
- Other info: Frequent travel to schools and a chance to shape future services.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people through impactful partnerships.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development within education or social care sectors.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid, with frequent travel to schools and occasional travel to the organisation's head office
Salary: 55,000 per annum
Bonus: 10% performance-related bonus
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead business development activity across a portfolio of regulated education services. The successful candidate will have a strong background in children’s social care and/or education, ideally with experience of independent specialist education provision. You will bring a strong understanding of the regulatory environment, Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), commissioning processes and the wider sector landscape. This is a key role focused on identifying new opportunities, developing strategic partnerships with local authorities and commissioners, and ensuring services are aligned with both regulatory requirements and the evolving needs of young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner closely with regional operational teams to drive service growth, improve occupancy and align business development activity with operational capacity.
- Provide market intelligence and insight into commissioner requirements, regulatory developments and local demand.
- Support operational teams to maximise placement opportunities and ensure service offerings remain competitive and responsive to market needs.
Business Development Manager - Care & Education employer: LJ Recruitment
LJ Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and communication. Located in Ardleigh, England, employees benefit from a stable work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development in the field of plant maintenance and engineering. Join us to be part of a dedicated team where your skills will be recognised and rewarded.
