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 part of our continued growth, we’re excited to be expanding our team and are now looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to play a key role in growing our school partnerships and expanding our presence across the region. This role is ideal for a confident, relationship-driven sales professional who enjoys opening doors, building long-term partnerships, and seeing the direct impact of their success. The Role 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. Your responsibilities will include: * 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. What We’re Looking For * 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 within education recruitment is advantageous but not essential. What matters most is passion, confidence, and relationship-building ability. Why Join Heart of Supply? * 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 Apply Now 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