# Business Development Manager

**Company:** [SCCD Training](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/c3jgoAcDKuV7Jfwgkvj5G1.md)
**Location:** London, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

**Business Development Manager (Education Partnerships & Recruitment)**

**Salary:** £40,000 + Uncapped Commission

**Sector:** Education, Teacher Training & Recruitment

**Are you an expert in school recruitment with a proven track record of placing educators and building long-term institutional partnerships?**

**SCCD Training Ltd** is seeking a strategic, results-driven **Business Development Manager (BDM)** to lead our growth across school partnerships and trainee placements. This is a high-visibility role designed for a specialist who understands the UK education landscape and thrives on connecting talented trainees with the right school environments.

At SCCD, we don't just train; we provide a career bridge. You will be responsible for securing the partnerships that will allow our trainees to gain vital experience and, ultimately, transition into permanent roles within your partner schools.

**Key Responsibilities**

**1\. School Partnership & SLA Acquisition**

-   **Strategic B2B Sales:** Aggressively identify and engage with Headteachers, Trusts (MATs), and School Business Managers to secure new partnerships.
-   **Placement Pipelines:** Create a consistent flow of placement opportunities for our trainees, focusing on mapping their skills to school vacancies.
-   **Teacher Recruitment:** Leverage your recruitment background to place qualified trainees and teachers into long-term or permanent roles, ensuring a high "conversion-to-employment" rate.
-   **Sponsorship Development:** Negotiate and finalize sponsorship agreements with schools and educational bodies to support our growing intake of sponsored learners.

**2\. Learner Placement & Career Strategy**

-   **Cohort Management:** Work closely with the recruitment team to ensure every trainee is placed in a school that aligns with their career goals and the school's specific needs.
-   **Stakeholder Engagement:** Act as the primary point of contact for Local Authorities and regional education councils to align SCCD programs with local workforce requirements.
-   **Market Insight:** Stay ahead of Ofsted requirements and Department for Education (DfE) policy changes to ensure SCCD remains a "partner of choice" for schools.

**3\. Leadership & Performance**

-   **Departmental Head:** Lead, mentor, and scale the Sales and Placement teams, fostering a culture of high energy and "Company-Minded" professionalism.
-   **KPI Accountability:** Set and monitor rigorous targets for school visits, signed SLAs, and successful learner placements.
-   **Reporting:** Deliver clear forecasts on the partnership pipeline and placement success rates to the executive team.

## Requirements

**What We Are Looking For**

-   **Someone who has managed a recruiter desk**
-   **Education Recruitment Specialist:** 3–5+ years of experience specifically within **Education Recruitment** or **School Business Development**.
-   **The "Closer" Mentality:** A proven track record of cold-calling, pitching to Headteachers, and closing multi-year SLAs.
-   **Teacher Placement Expertise:** Deep understanding of the classroom environment and what schools look for when taking on trainees and new staff.
-   **Leadership Gravitas:** Experience managing a team and driving them toward collective revenue and placement targets.
-   **Local Authority Knowledge:** Familiarity with how schools interact with councils and funding bodies is highly desirable.

**Package & Benefits**

## Benefits

-   **Base Salary:** £40,000 per annum.
-   **Uncapped Commission:** A rewarding structure based on SLA acquisitions and successful learner placements.
-   **Pension:** Company Pension Scheme.
-   **Career Growth:** The opportunity to lead a critical department in a rapidly expanding educational training provider.

**To Apply**

Please submit your CV detailing your specific experience in **B2B Education Recruitment and School Partnerships.** **Visit us at:** [www.sccdtraining.co.uk](https://www.sccdtraining.co.uk) | [www.sccdrecruitment.co.uk](https://www.sccdrecruitment.co.uk)