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• Contract Type :Permanent
• Job ID: 1356535

About us and the role

The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth and developing strategic partnerships for the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Reporting directly to the Head of Business Services, the Business Development Manager will play a crucial role in identifying new opportunities, fostering relationships with external stakeholders, and contributing to the overall success and sustainability of the MAT. This position requires a proactive and results-oriented individual with strong business acumen, and excellent communication skills.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• A strong vision of Educational Excellence, Character Formation and Spiritual Insight
• Great opportunities for professional development
• NEST pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria
• O2 discounts
• NUS Card
• Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Access to multiple well-being programmes
• Cycle to work and Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes
• Plus many more

What will you do?

• Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities: Conduct research to identify potential growth areas and strategic opportunities for the MAT. Develop and implement plans to expand the reach and impact of the trust's services.
• Build strategic partnerships: Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, government bodies, businesses, and community organizations. Collaborate with these partners to develop mutually beneficial initiatives and secure additional funding or resources for the trust.
• Lead business development initiatives: Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies aligned with the MAT's objectives. This includes identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, drafting proposals, and negotiating contracts.
• Collaborate with school leaders: Work closely with the leadership teams of individual academies within the trust to understand their needs and align business development efforts accordingly. Provide guidance and support to academy staff in developing business plans, marketing strategies, and income generation activities.

For a more comprehensive list of the job responsibilities, please view the full Job Description

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships, preferably within the education or nonprofit sector or business consulting.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate market trends and data into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the essential criteria and skills required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.