Business Development Consultant

Austin Fraser; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Business Development Consultant to join their dynamic team in Milton Keynes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with clients, build lasting relationships, and contribute to the company's growth. With a strong focus on professional development and a collaborative culture, you will be part of a team that values innovation and success. The position includes a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility while ensuring you have the support needed to thrive. If you are driven, organized, and passionate about business development, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern

23 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Office closure between Christmas and New Year

Regular social events

Branded company merchandise

One-to-one coaching

Generous training budget

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a recruitment or business development role is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new client opportunities proactively.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships through business development.
• Accurately record all interactions within Bullhorn CRM.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Consultative Approach

KPI Management

Education

Experience in Recruitment or Business Development

Tools

Bullhorn CRM

Job description

Role: Business Development Consultant

Location: Milton Keynes, MK

Hours: Full time (Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm, Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm)

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + Commission

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Business Development Consultant to join our client's successful team.

Who are we? We are representing a well-established and highly regarded interim management firm based in Milton Keynes. With a strong reputation for delivering bespoke interim solutions to businesses across a range of sectors, our client is expanding its team due to continued success and increasing demand. This is a company with a collaborative, high-performance culture and a real focus on professional development.

Benefits:

1. Hybrid working pattern: minimum 2 days in-office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays), with flexibility to work remotely 3 days per week
2. 23 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each full year of service (up to 26 days)
3. Birthday leave
4. Office closure between Christmas and New Year
5. Regular social events organised by the Social Committee
6. Branded company merchandise
7. One-to-one coaching and structured in-house development
8. Generous training budget to support continued personal and professional growth

Duties of a Business Development Consultant:

1. Proactively research and identify new client opportunities
2. Book and attend meetings (in-person or via video) with prospective clients
3. Build and nurture long-term client relationships through solution-based business development
4. Accurately record all interactions and opportunities within Bullhorn CRM
5. Take detailed assignment briefings from clients and communicate key information back to delivery teams
6. Add new jobs to the CRM system and manage the process through to placement
7. Coordinate candidate CV submissions and arrange interviews
8. Ensure full candidate compliance prior to placement
9. Gather and relay feedback from both clients and candidates
10. Secure start dates and confirm contractual details (in collaboration with the back-office support team)
11. Close off roles when filled or no longer active, updating relevant boards
12. Conduct candidate referencing and leverage contacts/referees for future business opportunities
13. Actively contribute to team discussions, target achievement and wider company goals

What we would like from you:

1. Previous experience in a recruitment or business development role (professional services experience advantageous)
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
3. A consultative, solutions-focused approach
4. Highly organised and able to manage multiple assignments concurrently
5. Comfortable working with KPIs and targets
6. Proficiency using CRM systems (experience with Bullhorn is desirable)
7. Motivated by success, both individually and as part of a team

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.

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