Business Development Manager - UK

Business Development Manager (Remote)

Scale Global Teacher Recruitment in a Mission-Driven, Remote-First Environment
Education | Remote | £40,000 | UK Working Hours

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic and mission-led organisation focused on transforming global education through strategic teacher placements. They operate at the intersection of recruitment and education technology, offering innovative solutions to meet the worldwide demand for qualified educators. With a remote-first structure and a strong global network, the company fosters autonomy, growth, and impact.

The Role: Business Development Manager

This role is designed for an ambitious, self-driven professional ready to lead the charge in expanding the company's global footprint. As Business Development Manager, you will craft and execute strategic initiatives to grow the teacher recruitment network, secure key partnerships, and drive revenue contributing directly to educational access on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to increase teacher placements and partner engagement

• Identify, approach, and secure new strategic partnerships worldwide

• Drive revenue growth through targeted outreach and sustained relationship-building

• Analyse market trends and data to identify emerging growth opportunities

• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, recruitment) to ensure aligned go-to-market strategies

• Represent the company in external meetings, webinars, and partner presentations

• Maintain accurate pipeline records and performance reports using CRM tools

• Continuously iterate and optimise outreach, conversion, and onboarding processes

About You

• 3+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales, or recruitment (ideally within education, HR tech, or training)

• Fluent in professional English (written and verbal)

• Demonstrated success in generating new business and meeting growth KPIs

• Strong communicator and negotiator with leadership aptitude

• Tech-savvy and proficient in CRM platforms such as monday.com, HubSpot, or Agile CRM

• Thrives in a remote-first environment; self-disciplined and organised

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities

• Passionate about education, global access, or online learning