Business Development Officer

GBS Group (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Job summary

An educational provider in Greater London is looking for a Business Development Officer to enhance partnerships and stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will bring experience in business development, particularly in the educational sector, along with strong sales and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000 and benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Business Development Officer or similar role in education.
• Strong sales and negotiation abilities.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build solid relationships with stakeholders and clients.
• Create partnerships with student recruitment agencies.
• Assist in achieving recruitment targets.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

People skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Effective communication

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field

Job description

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Employment Information

• Department: Business Development
• Location: Openings in both East London and Leeds Campuses
• Type of Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time - 40 hrs per week
• Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum + discretionary annual bonus

About GBS Group

GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the Business Development Officer will support the GBS Business Development Team. They will develop and maintain excellent relationships with stakeholders and identify new partnerships with student recruitment agencies.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain solid relationships with company stakeholders and customers.
• Identify and create partnerships with new potential student recruitment agencies or partners.
• Support the programme management team members to maximise enrolment.
• Actively assist the team in achieving the student recruitment target for each intake.
• Analyse customer feedback data to determine whether customers are satisfied with company products and services.
• Provide insight into product development and competitive positioning.
• Attend business meetings and provide training to new recruiting partners regularly.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities.
• Get actively involved in internal events for brand marketing.

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrable experience working as a Business Development Officer or in a similar role within the educational sector.
• Good sales, negotiation and persuasive skills and an excellent people person.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.
• Good business acumen.
• Accuracy and detail‑oriented.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible as required.

Desirable

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Administration, Marketing, Finance or a related field.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1‑day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

GBS supported my development by enrolling me in an external Leadership and Management course, which equipped me with the tools to drive my team towards continued growth and success. Before joining GBS, I did not envision myself as a manager, but I have now found my passion in leadership. — Ebony Bates (Professional Services Employee)

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.