Business Development Executive

02 Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Competitive salary with bonus

Reed Courses discount

Health cash plan

Job summary

Reed in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive specialising in the Education sector. This full-time, permanent role sits within Reed and is national, with the possibility to base at a Reed London office.

You will engage both passive and active client stakeholders, building trusted relationships to secure large-scale Managed Services and RPO opportunities across the Group portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience in 360 recruitment and business development in the education sector is highly advantageous.
• Strong networking and research skills, with the ability to stay at the forefront of industry developments.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills, with the capacity to become a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams, including Bid Teams and Senior Management, in-person and remotely.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to set and follow through on long-term business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across the organisation to gain in-depth market knowledge and deliver compelling offerings within a defined vertical market sector.
• Work alongside the Bid Team to research markets and clients thoroughly.
• Proactively target potential clients, including competitor clients in Managed Service/RPO/BPO, maximising the conversion of opportunities.
• Deliver business opportunities across various specialisms within the organisation.
• Secure large-scale and complex Managed Services and RPO opportunities.
• Develop innovative solutions with internal stakeholders that deliver results to clients and maximise the full set of products and services within the Group portfolio.
• Maintain accurate reporting and sales pipeline information, preparing the business for potential new wins.

Skills

360 recruitment

Education sector experience

Business development

Relationship-building

Remote collaboration

Job description

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors. We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range £40,000 - £45,000

Business Development Executive specialising in the education sector at Reed

This is a full time, permanent position working for Reed, specialising in the Education sector. This is a national role, and therefore can be based to a nearby Reed London office. We are seeking a proactive Business Development Executive to engage both passive and active client stakeholders, developing relationships to identify and secure new business opportunities for Reed. This role involves working closely with HR Directors, Senior Managers, and other decision makers, positioning the BDE as a trusted specialist in resourcing solutions.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Collaborate across the organisation to gain in-depth market knowledge and deliver compelling offerings within a defined vertical market sector.
• Work alongside the Bid Team to research markets and clients thoroughly.
• Proactively target potential clients, including competitor clients in Managed Service/RPO/BPO, maximising the conversion of opportunities.
• Deliver business opportunities across various specialisms within the organisation.
• Secure large-scale and complex Managed Services and RPO opportunities.
• Develop innovative solutions with internal stakeholders that deliver results to clients and maximise the full set of products and services within the Group portfolio.
• Maintain accurate reporting and sales pipeline information, preparing the business for potential new wins.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in 360 recruitment and business development in the education sector is highly advantageous.
• Strong network and research skills, with the ability to stay at the forefront of industry developments.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills, with the capacity to become a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams, including Bid Teams and Senior Management, in-person and remotely.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to set and follow through on long-term business strategies.

Experience Required:

• A proven and demonstrable track record in securing multi-million pound Managed Service contracts.
• Evidence of networking and relationship building with Senior and Board Level decision makers.
• Evidence of business development Knowledge: A strategic thinker able to attain a trusted advisor status with senior client contacts at board level.
• An excellent and persuasive communicator at all levels.
• Able to see beyond the 'top line' of a contract and understand the complex drivers that ensure profitability.
• Capability to develop a strong 'network' within the Education industry.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Proactive and driven, with a commitment to achieving targets.

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary with attractive bonus, plus car allowance
• Extensive rewards and benefits, including recognition and incentive schemes
• Access to industry‑leading training and career development opportunities.
• Personal development funding and discount with Reed Courses.
• Access to Reed Reward Hub with access to wellbeing resources, gym discounts, savings with online shopping and cashback.
• Health cash plan giving you cashback on everyday healthcare expenses plus much more!

All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role.

Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We're never afraid to ask, 'What's next?'

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Inspiration and company culture

Inspiration comes from knowing the work you do really matters and, as trailblazers in our field, the value of what we do every day is obvious. We are a family business with a rich history and a purpose of improving lives through work, for people and organisations worldwide. Our inclusive and collaborative approach, combined with an unwavering belief in our long-standing core values, means that we genuinely trust and work hard for each other. We have built a dynamic culture where individual achievement is celebrated and succeeding as a team is revered. A supportive environment, where careers are developed and futures are forged.

Our story

In the early 1960s, Reed pioneered specialist recruitment in the UK. Seven decades on, we have become the world’s largest family‑run recruitment business, with offices spanning across the UK, Europe, USA, the Middle East and East Asia. With access to the UK’s largest candidate database and expertise across 20 specialist sectors, we are committed to ensuring that people are at the heart of everything we do to ensure we fulfil our purpose: improving lives through work.