Business Development Executive

Job description

Company Description

Smart Move Education Group is a British Council–certified student recruitment consultancy with offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester. Dedicated to assisting students in finding the right university or course in the UK, the organization provides free, expert guidance throughout the application process. Services include personalized course and university selection, document preparation, and scholarship advice. Recognized for excellence, Smart Move Education Group is a UCAS Registered Centre and won the Student Recruitment Consultancy of the Year 2024 at the HR & Employment Awards.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Business Development Executive / Student Recruitment Officer based in the London and Birmingham areas, United Kingdom.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing client accounts and building strong relationships with students, universities, and key stakeholders. Responsibilities include overseeing the end-to-end university application process, providing consultation and guidance to prospective students, monitoring account progress, and ensuring all client needs are handled efficiently and professionally.

The role also involves conducting outreach activities, supporting business development initiatives, and representing the company at student recruitment events and education fairs.

Applicants should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Multilingual candidates are highly preferred, particularly those fluent in Italian, Ukrainian, French, or Portuguese.

Qualifications

• Client management and relationship-building skills
• Strong communication and consultation abilities
• Organizational and multitasking skills to handle multiple client accounts
• Knowledge of university admissions processes and scholarship programs
• Experience in preparing and reviewing documents, such as personal statements
• Proficiency in data entry and account monitoring
• Public speaking or presentation skills for event participation
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; experience in the education sector is an advantage

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or international student recruitment
• Strong understanding of the UK higher education market (preferred)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build long-term professional relationships
• Target-driven mindset with strong commercial awareness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Attractive commission structure
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Exposure to international education markets
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to travel for business development activities

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-05-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English