Business Development Consultant
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 40000 - 40000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX1 1SA |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MAR20266340 |
Summary
About the role:Activate Business School has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Consultant who is able to self generate new opportunities using various prospecting techniques. The main focus is to build a pipeline of new business prospects to secure new clients, and build productive relationships with them.This is consultative selling, where you will be tailoring our range of bespoke training solutions, both commercial and apprenticeships, to meet the clients needs and requirements. Working with clients nationally, this role is responsible for preparing and delivering proposals and tenders alongside the Head of Sales.As well as building these relationships, you'll be ensuring our service standards, processes and procedures are adhered to, and that our KPIs are being hit. With the potential for growth in this business area, you'll be identifying cross selling opportunities so both you and the team can maximise revenue and achieve/exceed targets.This is a hybrid role, working 40 hours per week with a base at any of our campuses, and meetings most weeks in Oxford. You will go on regular client visits, so must have access to reliable transportation.What do you need to be successful as a Business Development Consultant at Activate Learning?This role would be ideal for someone who has experience of working in a commercial training target driven environment, ideally selling services, that would now like to consider a more diverse approach to the sales world, whilst maintaining a good track record in achieving excellent results.You will be passionate in consultative and strategic selling, confident in writing successful proposals and tenders to lead to new business, and able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.You'll be able to challenge others in a positive manner, with the communication skills to encourage continuous improvement and create and implement evidence based decisions.About you:Experience in consultative selling, with a track record of generating your own sales and leads.Experience building client relationships face to face and remotelyAbility to sell training programmes and qualificationsExcellent IT skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookProactive, self-motivated and drivenAble to work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders and external partners at all levelsAs this area has the potential for growth, you should be adaptable and open to adjust how you work to new opportunities.About you:Experience in consultative sellingExperience building client relationships face to face and remotelyAbility to sell training programmes and qualificationsExcellent IT skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookProactive, self-motivated and drivenAble to work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders and external partners at all levelsYou will also have a solution-focused, innovative approach to work, with the ability to think outside the box and will benefit from being part of a supportive team, working in a varied and interesting role with a variety of opportunities for career development.Who we areActivate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.Wellbeing & Resources Groups:Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeingCompany benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staffGenerous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leaveCompetitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our work-with-us/wellbeingApplicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL..