New Business Lead - UK Schools (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s mission: We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counsellors to manage the progression process effectively. Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world. We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with over half of UK secondary schools, and hundreds of international schools. Our team is at the heart of our business and integral to our success. If you are excited by our mission, please apply. We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we strongly encourage you to apply. For questions, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Role and Responsibilities

• Strategic Outreach: Design tailored campaigns to engage Headteachers, Careers Leads and Trust Executives.
• Lead Generation: Communicate with non-partner schools and colleges to explain how [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] supports student outcomes and secure online demonstrations.
• Inbound Lead Management: Act as the first port of call for new partnership enquiries.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the UK schools team to understand regional challenges.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Generate custom reports on our CRM database to identify growth opportunities.
• Market Intelligence: Develop an in-depth understanding of the UK ed-tech landscape.

Working Together

You’ll work with the UK schools team, line managed by the Head of UK Sales, and collaborate with Area Managers and other teams across the company.

What We’re Looking For

• Highly motivated to reach and exceed personal and team targets
• Experience in sales development or willingness to develop
• Very personable with strong communication skills
• Well organised and efficient
• Tenacious and resilient
• Excellent attention to detail
• Interest in the education sector and careers
• Comfortable working as part of a team and independently
• Proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in

You don’t necessarily need experience; we look for readiness to learn. If unsure, feel free to get in touch.

Benefits

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Key Details

• Salary: £34,625 per annum (pro rata) plus commission, OTE £41,000
• Full time, fixed-term 12-month maternity cover
• Hybrid: work remotely or in London/Edinburgh office
• 28 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Start date no later than w/c 20th July
• We can only consider candidates with right to work in the UK

Application Process

Deadline: 10:00am BST, Monday 11th May 2026. Stage 1: Upload CV and answer two 250-word questions on the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] careers site. Stage 2: Phone task (15 min). Stage 3: Video call interview (1 hour) w/c 18th May 2026. We encourage independent answers; AI use will be considered. See full policy at [Employer hidden] blog.

Inclusion and Diversity

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