Business Development Consultant

The Career Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in education and employment is seeking a Business Development Consultant to drive employer engagement and secure job opportunities for learners. This role focuses on building relationships with employers, ensuring successful placements, and achieving performance targets in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus/commission for placements

Qualifications

• Results-driven with a focus on employer engagement and candidate placement.
• Ability to meet KPIs and maintain high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential employer partners for job opportunities.
• Track candidate outcomes and ensure timely follow-up during recruitment.

Skills

Relationship Building

Employer Engagement

Communication

Job description

Company Overview

Career Tree is a leading consultancy specialising in education, employment, and training. We are dedicated to driving growth and success for our clients, including some of the UK's most prestigious colleges and universities. Our commitment to excellence extends to our own team, and we are currently seeking a dynamic and motivated Internal Recruiter to join our organisation.

Job Overview

Career Tree is seeking a results-driven Business Development Consultant to join our team. This role is pivotal in driving the growth and success of our programmes, including employer engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will excel in building strong relationships with employers, securing job opportunities for our learners, and contributing to positive outcomes aligned with our organisational goals.

As a Business Development Consultant, you will identify and engage potential employer partners, generate live vacancies, prepare candidates for interviews, and ensure successful placements. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to make a meaningful impact in the education and workforce development sector, with a competitive salary and additional bonus/commission for placements made.

Key Responsibilities

1. Employer engagement
   • Identify, engage, and establish relationships with employers to secure job vacancies, guaranteed interviews, and placement opportunities for Bootcamp participants.
   • Act as the primary liaison between Career Tree and employer partners, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.
   • Develop and maintain a database of potential employers, monitoring engagement and partnership progression.
2. Candidate placement and positive outcomes
   • Collaborate with internal teams and the Head of Bootcamps to align candidates with suitable job opportunities based on employer needs and candidate qualifications.
   • Ensure timely follow-up and support for candidates throughout the recruitment and placement process.
   • Track and monitor candidate outcomes to meet or exceed GLA targets, including sustained employment beyond 4 weeks.
   • Provide regular updates and reports on placement success rates and employer feedback.
3. Targets and performance delivery
   • Meet daily and weekly KPIs, including calls made, new employer agreements signed, meetings booked, and job offers secured.
   • Consistently achieve or exceed placement targets to support the delivery of set goals by the programme manager.
   • Maintain high standards of professionalism, ensuring interactions with employers and candidates align with Career Tree's values and goals.
4. Partnership development
   • Drive strategic employer partnerships by understanding market demands and tailoring solutions to employer requirements.
   • Collaborate with regional managers to identify growth opportunities in their areas and focus on trending industries.
   • Build long-term relationships with employers to ensure repeat business and referrals.
5. Compliance
   • Maintain accurate records of all employer interactions, vacancies, and candidate progress within the CRM system and Asana.
   • Submit detailed weekly and monthly performance reports to the programme manager.
   • Ensure all recruitment activities comply with GLA requirements and internal policies.
6. Scope of work
   • Focus on employer engagement to secure interviews, prepare candidates, and secure job offers and placements to meet GLA Bootcamp targets.
   • Build and expand Career Tree's employer network.
   • Enhance the organisation's reputation as a reliable partner for workforce development and recruitment.

This role is key to driving Career Tree's success and achieving the ambitious goals set by the GLA. Employer engagement remains central to all activities, ensuring alignment between programme objectives and market demands.