OFSTED Business Development Manager

Posted 08 July 2026
Salary £55000.00 - £65000 per annum
LocationWest Midlands
Job type Permanent
Discipline Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND)
ReferenceBBBH443119_1783516969

Job description

OFSTED Business Development Manager

Hybrid

£55,000 - £65,000 + 10% Bonus

We're recruiting an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across a portfolio of Ofsted-regulated Independent Special Schools.

You'll develop relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioners, increase occupancy, identify new placement opportunities, manage referral pipelines and work closely with operational teams to support continued service growth.

What you'll need:

  • Minimum 3 years' Business Development experience within Education, SEND or Children's Social Care
  • Strong understanding of EHCPs and Local Authority commissioning
  • Experience building relationships with Commissioners and stakeholders
  • Commercially focused with a proven track record of growing services
  • Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel

What's on offer:

  • £55,000 - £65,000 salary
  • 10% annual performance bonus
  • Hybrid working
  • Excellent career development
  • Opportunity to join a growing education provider

Apply today if you're an experienced Business Development professional looking to make a real impact within specialist education.