Business Development Consultant

Business Development Consultant

Location:

Spitalfields, London
Company:
Destination Education

Contract:

Full-time - 08:30 to 5:30
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 + Commission structure (Dependent on experience)

Destination Education specialises in education recruitment, connecting high-quality educators with schools and building long-term partnerships that create real impact. We work closely with nurseries, primary and secondary schools across London and Essex, supporting them with tailored recruitment solutions and trusted relationships.

• Building relationships with new schools
• Expanding our partner network
• Creating and securing new strategic opportunities
• Contributing to the development and delivery of growth plans

• New school acquisition:
  Identify, approach and secure partnerships with schools and institutions.
• Relationship management:
  Work with internal consultants to nurture and maintain strong school relationships.
• Business growth:
  Generate new revenue opportunities by understanding market needs and positioning our services.
• Strategy input:
  Help shape and implement commercial plans for the desk.
• Reporting:
  Track progress, pipeline and outcomes; report to leadership regularly.

• Have experience in business development (ideally within education or related sectors)
• Are confident in building and maintaining professional relationships
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Are proactive, organised and target-driven
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels

• Proven track record in sales / business development
• Understanding of the education sector
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Opportunity to shape strategy and grow a desk from within
• Collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary + performance incentives
• Reduced Hours outside of term time (School Holidays)
• Uncapped Commission structure