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.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Business Development Consultant to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, opening new doors and turning initial conversations into long-term partnerships. Working closely with our existing consultants, you will play a key role in strengthening the business and driving sustainable growth by:
Building relationships with new schools
Expanding our partner network
Creating and securing new strategic opportunities
Contributing to the development and delivery of growth plans
Key Responsibilities
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.
Who Were Looking For?
Youll succeed in this role if you:
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
What Youll Bring
Proven track record in sales / business development
Understanding of the education sector
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
What We Offer
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
Interested
If you are interested to find out more about this position or would like any additional on the role then please forward your CV to or simply call 02080660474.
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