Business Development Manager Education Leicester

Salutem Limited; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to enhance service marketing and occupancy across educational establishments. The role requires strong leadership and strategic skills, focusing on collaboration with various teams to develop new educational services. The ideal candidate will embody the company's values and promote its mission while driving business growth.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Online GP access

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within education sector.
• Proven track record in leading teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and marketing of educational services.
• Maximise occupancy in educational establishments.
• Collaborate with operational teams for service improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Marketing

Public Relations

Collaboration

Strategic Planning

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Overview

The Business Development Manager will have the responsibility of working with Operational Management teams and Finance teams as the key contact in the Business Development Team. The role involves leading the development and marketing of new and existing education services, as well as ongoing public relations exercises to increase the profile of the Company. You will focus on maximising occupancy within our educational establishments, working closely with school and college principals and their teams. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Business Development team and wider Salutem colleagues to create new educational services aligned with commissioning demand, using available information to determine, quantify, and strategically respond to service demand. Representing Salutem Care and Education, you will embody our core values and promote our standards and values with external partners. Your responsibilities also include overseeing processes to maintain and improve occupancy across all Salutem sites and services.

Role information

Salary: £60,000 increasing to £65,000 after successful probation

Location: Home-based with travel required

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Group Head of Business Development and undertake delegated work as per the Company Strategic Plan and Board approval.
• Promote Salutem Care and Education and its services to prospective purchasers, carers, and professionals.
• Lead on developing new services based on commissioner relationships and strategic aims.
• Support the Business Development referral team and contribute to team KPIs, especially occupancy targets.
• Arrange visits to services for prospective purchasers and interested parties.
• Assist in tenders, bids, and projects, sharing knowledge of upcoming opportunities.
• Contribute to marketing and PR materials in collaboration with the Marketing Team.
• Supervise the education Vacancy and Referral Lead, supporting KPI achievement.
• Coordinate between education and residential services to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Support promotional activities and represent the company at conferences.
• Identify and pursue new purchaser leads and maintain relationships with current commissioners and local authorities.
• Contribute to Board reports on potential new developments.
• Collaborate with operational teams to remodel existing services for future needs.
• Promote a positive corporate culture and uphold the organisation's standards and values.

Our Mission and Values

Our mission is to create a nurturing and comfortable environment where those we support receive the highest quality of care from our passionate team. Our core values include Supportive, Ambitious, Loyal, Unique, Transparent, and Engaging, guiding our work and interactions.

Why choose us?

Emotional Support Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 emotional, financial, and legal support.
• Access to the UK’s leading mental health database, Hub of Hope.
• Meditation resources via the Medito App.
• Bereavement support services.

Medical Support Benefits

• Online GP access 24/7.
• Health Cash Plan for healthcare expenses.
• Cancer Cover for support in diagnosis.
• Discounted Menopause Centre treatments.

Financial Support Benefits

• Wagestream for flexible pay and financial management.
• Utility bill savings.
• Personalized bill management plans via Money Helper.
• Life Assurance from day one.

Physical Support Benefits

• Online workouts and gym discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted days out and activities.

Recognition and Diversity

Recognised as a Top Employer in the UK, a Top 50 Inspiring Workspace, and a Disability Confident employer. Supporting nearly 2000 people with high standards of care and outstanding ratings across homes.