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About the Role
SCCD Training Ltd is seeking a strategic, results-driven Business Development Manager to lead growth across school partnerships and trainee placements. This role is for a specialist who understands the UK education landscape and connects talented trainees with suitable school environments. You will secure partnerships that allow trainees to gain experience and transition into permanent roles.
Responsibilities
- Acquire school partnerships and SLAs through strategic B2B sales to Headteachers, Trusts, and School Business Managers.
- Create consistent placement opportunities for trainees by mapping their skills to school vacancies.
- Place qualified trainees and teachers into long-term or permanent roles, ensuring a high conversion-to-employment rate.
- Negotiate and finalize sponsorship agreements with schools and educational bodies.
- Ensure trainee placements align with career goals and school needs.
- Act as the primary contact for Local Authorities and regional education councils.
- Stay updated on Ofsted requirements and DfE policy changes.
- Lead, mentor, and scale the Sales and Placement teams.
- Set and monitor targets for school visits, signed SLAs, and learner placements.
- Deliver forecasts on the partnership pipeline and placement success rates.
Requirements
- Managed a recruiter desk.
- 3-5+ years of experience in Education Recruitment or School Business Development.
- Proven track record of cold-calling, pitching to Headteachers, and closing multi-year SLAs.
- Deep understanding of the classroom environment and school hiring needs.
- Experience managing a team and driving them towards revenue and placement targets.
- Familiarity with school interactions with councils and funding bodies is highly desirable.
Skills
- B2B Sales
- Partnership Acquisition
- Recruitment
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Market Insight
- Team Leadership
- Performance Management
- Forecasting
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5+ years
Salary/Compensations
- £40,000 + Uncapped Commission
Benefits
- Company Pension Scheme
- Career Growth opportunities
About the Company
- SCCD Training Ltd provides a career bridge for trainees, focusing on securing partnerships for vital experience and permanent roles.
- SCCD Training Ltd is a rapidly expanding educational training provider.