Business Development Recruiter - International Education Sector

Business Development Recruiter – International Education Sector

Salary: R28 000 - R30 000 per month

Location: Remote
Type: Full-Time | 360 Recruitment | Client-Facing Focus

Job Overview

Are you a commercially minded recruiter who thrives on building relationships and generating new business? Our client, a rapidly growing UK-based education recruitment agency, is expanding its international footprint and is looking for experienced 360 Recruiters with a strong focus on Business Development and Client Engagement.

In this role, you’ll not only manage the full recruitment cycle but will own the client development process — from identifying new school partnerships to nurturing long-term relationships and delivering high-quality international staffing solutions.

If you’re driven by targets, skilled at creating opportunities, and love turning conversations into partnerships, this is the perfect opportunity to build a meaningful career in a high-demand sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Business Development efforts: Identify, contact, and onboard new school clients across the UK.
• Build long-term client partnerships: Develop relationships with Heads, HR managers, and school leadership teams to understand hiring needs and create tailored recruitment solutions.
• Own the full 360 process: From client acquisition through to candidate sourcing, screening, compliance, and placement.
• Pipeline and lead management: Actively manage your client portfolio and track progress against revenue goals and BD KPIs.
• Cross-collaborate: Work with internal recruitment teams to ensure high-quality candidate delivery for your clients.
• Market intelligence: Stay up-to-date with education recruitment trends, competitor activity, and international candidate markets to identify new business opportunities.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• 2–3 years’ experience in 360 recruitment, ideally with international exposure (education, healthcare, or social care sectors preferred).
• Proven track record in business development — able to demonstrate:
• Number of new client accounts won
• Monthly or quarterly revenue achieved
• Conversion rates or client retention metrics
• Confident in outbound engagement (calls, email, LinkedIn) and building rapport quickly.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Tech-savvy, with experience using CRMs, video platforms, and online sourcing tools.
• Self-driven, resilient, and comfortable working across time zones.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and own laptop.