Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager - Education Recruitment

Location:

Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Start date:

As soon as possible

Contract:

Full-time

Hours:

7:15am-5:00pm (reduced hours during school holidays)

Basic Salary: £33,500-£40,000 (depending on experience)

Realistic First-Year OTE: £45,000-£60,000+ (uncapped commission)

Heart of Supply is a growing education recruitment agency built on strong relationships, high standards, and consistency. We work closely with schools and trusts across Lincolnshire, delivering reliable supply solutions and a service that people trust.

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for driving new business growth by developing relationships with schools, academies, and trusts. This is a front-end, sales-focused role, with clear ownership of new business activity and performance.

You will work closely with the recruitment team to ensure new partnerships are supported with a high-quality, consistent service.

• 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.

• 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)

Experience with in education recruitment is advantageous but not essential. What matters most is passion, confidence, and relationship-building ability.

• 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

If you're an experienced Business Development professional looking for a role where relationships matter and performance is recognised, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.