Reed
Business Development Executive
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Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.
Pay Range
£31,000 to £35,000
Working Hours/Pattern
Full-time, although we would be happy to consider applicants who are looking to work on a part-time basis. If you would like to explore this further, please discuss this with the talent partner for this role. Please note our ability to accommodate flexible working arrangements will vary from role to role, dependent on business requirements.
Job Description
Have you got great people skills and a passion for recruitment? Would you like to work in a customer facing role and make a positive impact on people and their communities? Do you engage well with stakeholders and make connections quickly? Then consider the role of a Business Development Executive at Reed in Partnership!
Please note, the successful candidate must hold a valid UK driving license and have access to their own vehicle to be able to travel across the wider Derbyshire area.
Please note, internal applications for this role close on 23/09/2026.
What is the role about?
The Business Development Executive role is responsible for creating and identifying new business opportunities within the local area by developing strong working relationships with employers and bringing on board new employment opportunities for our participants on the Connect 2 Work Scheme. The role requires you to work with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal & external, who will all have differing priorities. As the Business Development Executive role, you’ll be required to work alongside them to achieve the common goal.
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Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Taking Ownership
- Identifying new business opportunities and winning new clients
- Planning and conducting events such as jobs fairs and employer days
- Post-placement support and account management
- Meeting and exceeding performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Being Fair, Open, and Honest
- Promoting the Connect 2 Work Scheme within the community, raising awareness of its benefits and impact
Working Together
- Maximising the repeating business opportunities through building and maintaining relationships with employers
- Working closely with other teams including Employment Specialist and Engagement Officers to progress participants into work
- Engaging with participants and collaborating with the Engagement Officers to gain referrals into the scheme
What’s in it for you?
A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include:
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays
- Reed Pension Scheme
- Award Winning Management & Leadership training
- Professional & Personal Development Funds
- Bi-annual pay reviews
- Plus much more that can be found on our website
The Business Development Executive role is highly people-oriented, allowing you to work closely with employers, participants, and colleagues, making every day varied and rewarding. At Reed in Partnership, our values—Fair, Open & Honest, Take Ownership, and Work Together—guide everything we do. Join us in delivering services that make a real difference.
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To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with:
- A successful track record of working in a sales environment, an account management or business development role (both face to face presenting and telephone sales experience).
- Demonstrable experience of working to targets.
- A willingness to travel locally (e.g., to meet customers/employers) with good knowledge of local labour market.
- A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma.
- GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage OR International Equivalents.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of working in recruitment, publicly funded services, or other similar sectors
- Experience of working in a customer facing environment (i.e., Customer Services, Hospitality, Social Care, Customer Services)
- Interest in people and willingness to go the extra mile.
- Interest in career and personal development
- Fluency in more than one language
We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
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