Education Partnerships & Growth Lead

OFG Education; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible benefits via Vista

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sustainable new business growth in the education sector across the UK. You will identify opportunities with local authorities, MATs, schools and alternative provision, building strategic relationships and delivering commercially viable education services.

You will own the new-business pipeline from prospecting through to contract award, maintain an active CRM, and work with marketing and bids teams to win opportunities while

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development or sales within a services-based or regulated environment.
• Experience developing business with local authorities, MATs, schools or commissioned education/alternative provision services.
• Evidence of meeting individual sales or revenue targets, managing a pipeline and converting opportunities into new business.
• Experience in proposal writing and bid management.
• Demonstrated success in new business development to the public and private education sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on driving new business acquisition.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and influence education and local government stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret market trends and customer needs.
• Confidence using CRM systems to maintain pipelines, track conversion rates, forecast revenue and report against targets.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience working across multiple brands or service lines.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, qualify and progress opportunities across the UK, developing relationships with local authorities, MATs, schools, PRUs and alternative provision commissioners.
• Own agreed individual new-business revenue and conversion targets; maintain an accurate CRM pipeline, monitor conversion rates and provide reliable sales forecasts, activity reporting and growth projections.
• Cultivate strong relationships with Local Authorities, Multi-Academy Trusts, Schools and AP centres, positioning Momenta as a leader in online education and therapeutic services.
• Coordinate with the Central Business Development Team on bids, framework tenders and direct awards; contribute to proposals, commercial negotiations and contract conversion while ensuring appropriate internal approvals and procurement compliance.
• Work closely with the Marketing department, providing insights and feedback to inform marketing plans and support campaign activity.

Job description

OFG Education is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sustainable new business growth in the education sector across the UK. You will identify opportunities with local authorities, MATs, schools and alternative provision, building strategic relationships and delivering commercially viable education services.

You will own the new-business pipeline from prospecting through to contract award, maintain an active CRM, and work with marketing and bids teams to win opportunities while