Business Partnerships Coordinator - Education and Care
Location: Remote (With occasional travel across the UK)
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Up to £40,000 + travel expenses + benefits
A unique and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Business Partnerships Coordinator to join a high-performing Commercial Team within a national organisation committed to supporting children and young people through education and care.
This is a pivotal position where you will be working across a national network of schools and children’s homes. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving income generation, enhancing referral processes, managing key local authority relationships, and contributing to strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality data analysis and reporting to inform strategic planning and business development initiatives.
* Maintain and manage CRM systems (Pipedrive and Arbor) to support referral and commercial activity.
* Assist in the preparation of reports and intelligence for Local Authority engagement, frameworks, and tender submissions.
* Support the management of placement contracts, pricing models, and financial accuracy in collaboration with internal teams.
* Contribute to the delivery of marketing and communication strategies, including events, website compliance, and digital analytics.
* Liaise with internal stakeholders including Headteachers, Managers, and Finance colleagues to support coordinated business development efforts.
Candidate Profile:
* Educated to degree level or equivalent.
* Demonstrable experience within the education, health, social care or charity sectors.
* Strong understanding of CRM platforms and advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables and data visualisation).
* Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Confident in working independently, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to strategic outcomes.
* Knowledge of special educational needs and/or looked-after children is desirable.
* Familiarity with website management, Google Analytics, and GDPR compliance would be an advantage (training can be provided).
* Willingness to travel independently to sites across the country, including occasional overnight stays.
To find out more, please contact kate.field@gilbertmeher.com.