Business Development Executive

If you re motivated by targets, momentum, and turning conversations into real results, keep reading.

We are looking for a Business Development Executive who thrives on building partnerships, driving growth, and owning results. You ll be front and centre; working with schools, local authorities, and partners to generate referrals, convert opportunities, and expand our reach.

What makes this role different is why the work matters. Every relationship you build and every referral you convert directly helps more students access the support they need to succeed. You will be driving growth, and you ll see the real-world impact of that growth.

You will take ownership of your region while working as part of a supportive, high-performing team. That means building relationships, moving opportunities forward with pace, tracking performance, and celebrating wins together. If you enjoy seeing your effort translate directly into outcomes, this role will keep you motivated.

What makes this role different

• You own your pipeline, not support someone else s

• You re measured on results, not time spent

• You work externally with schools and partners

• Your performance is visible, valued, and rewarded

• You re selling something that genuinely makes a difference

What you ll be doing

Driving new opportunities

• Proactively building relationships with schools, local authorities, and referral partners

• Opening doors, strengthening partnerships, and generating consistent new referrals

• Representing the organisation confidently and professionally in your region

• Turning conversations into committed starts

Owning the deal from start to finish

• Managing new enquiries from first contact through to confirmed start

• Leading sharp, consultative conversations to understand needs and timelines

• Progressing opportunities with urgency to maximise conversion

• Producing strong case briefs that allow delivery teams to move fast

• Managing early-stage cases to ensure stability and long-term success

Who this role is made for

You ll love this role if you re the kind of person who gets energy from hitting targets and closing opportunities, who enjoys building relationships and influencing decisions, and who likes being accountable for outcomes rather than just activity. You are confident, organised, and commercially sharp, moving quickly, following through, and never letting opportunities stall. Most of all, you want your work to matter and to be noticed.

You do not need sector experience; a strong sales mindset is equally important to sector knowledge.

What s in it for you

You ll have clear targets and performance incentives, alongside the support of a driven, collaborative team. You ll be trusted to take ownership of your area while working closely with others to succeed. As the organisation grows, so will your opportunities and you ll see a clear connection between your effort, your results, and the difference you re making.

The essentials

• Full-time, permanent

• Redhill office (4 days per week)

• Willingness to travel

• Commission

• Gym membership, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, parking and team events

If you re competitive, people-focused, and motivated by results that truly matter, this could be your next move. We are looking forward to hearing from you.