Business Development Officer

Learning Curve Group; Loughton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization based in Loughton is seeking a passionate Business Development Officer. This key role involves recruiting new learners while building strong networks and generating leads to exceed enrolment targets. The successful candidate will possess sales experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. A commitment to the organization’s values of supporting learners is essential. Benefits include a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development opportunities

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Healthcare Scheme

Paid Volunteer day each year

Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales or recruitment role.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• A proactive, target-driven mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive learner recruitment through proactive outreach and networking.
• Build relationships with potential learners and partners.
• Achieve recruitment targets through effective pipeline management.
• Provide excellent customer service and guidance to learners.
• Maintain accurate records compliant with GDPR.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

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Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Business Development Officer

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN5442

Location City

Location City Loughton

Location Postal Code

Contract Type

Contract Type Permanent

Hours per week 37.50

Working Days & Times

Working Days & Times Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Salary Minimum Pounds

Salary Maximum Pounds

Description

Learning Curve Group are a national training and education specialist we work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners – and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our ‘Purple People’, the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to ‘transform lives through learning’.

Role Information

At Learning Curve Group, we are passionate about helping individuals unlock their potential through high-quality education and training. All of our Hair & Beauty Academies play a vital role in connecting learners with life‑changing opportunities, and we’re looking for a motivated Business Development Officer to join our growing team.

As a Business Development Officer, you will be responsible for recruiting new learners, building strong networks, and generating leads to meet and exceed enrolment targets. This is a target‑based role that combines relationship‑building, sales expertise, and community engagement.

You will represent our Hair & Beauty Academies with professionalism, ensuring every interaction reflects our commitment to learners’ success and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive learner recruitment through proactive outreach, networking, and lead generation activities.
• Build relationships with potential learners, partners, and local organisations to promote our training programmes.
• Achieve individual and team recruitment targets through effective pipeline management.
• Provide excellent customer service and guidance to learners throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all data handling complies with GDPR.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver an outstanding learner experience.
• Act in alignment with our company values and professional standards.
• Uphold our Safeguarding, Prevent, and Health & Safety policies, remaining vigilant to any potential concerns.
• Follow our IT, Data Protection, and Information Security policies.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of their role.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Generic Duties

• Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours.
• Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company.
• Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice, guidance as part of your everyday role.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Supportive, values‑driven culture.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives through education and training.

We’re committed to developing our people, passion, drive, and the right attitude go a long way. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or need support in applying for this role, please contact our recruitment team on 01388 777129 or [e-mail].

Working Flexibly

If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a sales or recruitment role.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• A proactive, target‑driven mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine commitment to our company values, supporting learners into their dream careers, through customised learner journeys.

Why work for Learning Curve Group?

There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work! Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible People & Culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here: Click me.

In addition to working for a company that has been listed as the top 100 companies to work for in 2023, you’ll have access to below benefits:

• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year.
• Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years.
• Healthcare Scheme.
• Home & Tech schemes.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Paid Volunteer day each year.
• Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month.
• Student / Teacher Discount.
• Uniform.

Head Office Perks

• Electric Car charging points.
• Free fruit, Coffee and Tea.
• Onsite Shower.
• Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship.

Equal Opportunities

You’re unique – and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Don’t just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all.

Halo Code

Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro‑Hairstyles including afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.

Disability Confident Leader

Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.

Armed Forces Covenant Gold

12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such at its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day‑to‑day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.

• Domestic Abuse Covenant.
• Care Leaver Covenant.
• Working Chance.
• Ban the box.

Recruitment Checks

Recruitment Checks Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview.

Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow our risk assessment process to understand age of, context and relevance to the conviction(s).