Head of Business Development
Location: Lancashire
Salary: £55k to £60k DOE
Hybrid: 1-2 days per week in the office
Company: B2B Education
We are on the hunt for an experienced Head of Business Development for one of our clients, who ar well established in education and learning. This role involves analysing market trends, identifying new opportunities and partnerships, and spearheading the creation of innovative products and services to foster organisational expansion. The position also entails overseeing financial controls, negotiating contracts. Managing a team across Product, communications, marketing and finance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform strategy and business decisions.
* Drive the development of innovative, evidence-based products to meet market needs.
* Lead marketing and communications strategies to promote services, enhance our client’s profile, and strengthen the brand.
* Oversee a program of professional events to elevate the charity’s reputation and represent our client at key engagements.
* Implement a Customer Relationship Management strategy to attract new and retain existing Providers, ensuring excellent service standards.
* Maintain financial governance and regulatory compliance, including budget oversight and pricing structures to achieve income targets.
* Oversee procurement, financial agreements, and contractual arrangements to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
* Lead change management to overcome challenges and seize new opportunities.
* Collaborate on the development of the strategic business plan and budget in line with Board reviews.
1. Key skills
* Proven B2B and services experience, ideally within the education sector and SME environments.
* 7+ years in a senior Business Development role
* Experience managing multiple departments such as finance, marketing, and sales, and leading teams of 5 or more.
* Demonstrated strong leadership skills, with a track record of managing diverse business functions and fostering effective working relationships.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
Interested? Please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!