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Envisaged start date: January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter
Salary: up to £58,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits including contributory pension scheme, health benefits, free gym membership, lunch during term-time.
Purpose of the role
The business development executive will support the continued growth and development of King’s International, the global family of schools inspired by the values, educational excellence and ethos of King’s Wimbledon. The postholder will play a crucial role in growing the King’s family of schools by identifying suitable partners, developing partnership opportunities and providing an outstanding customer journey from first contact to contract signature. They will develop a deep understanding of King’s College School Wimbledon, its educational philosophy, values and culture, so that they can represent King’s authentically and convincingly to prospective partners around the world.
King’s International opened its first school in 2018 and now has five schools across Thailand, China and Monaco, with agreements recently signed for schools in Vietnam and Abu Dhabi, due to open in 2027 and 2028 respectively. With more signings to be announced, further expansion is a key part of our strategy.
The role is focused on opportunity identification, relationship development, stakeholder engagement and project coordination. Responsibility for contractual negotiations and agreement of commercial terms sits with the commercial director and managing director. Experience supporting commercial analysis, business case development and financial modelling would be advantageous. The postholder will work closely with the education director, commercial director and the wider King’s International team in Wimbledon. This is a new post, so duties and responsibilities may change as King’s International develops.
Reporting to: the managing director (King’s International)
Key responsibilities
* Work closely with the managing director to support the development and progression of the pipeline of potential new partnerships
* Demonstrate initiative in identifying new markets, developing new routes to prospective partners and creating high-quality partnership opportunities in line with the King’s International vision, values and business development strategy
* Identify new target markets through effective market research, and collate and analyse benchmarking data
* Support and coordinate a smooth customer journey from first contact to contract signature, ensuring every touchpoint is efficient, professional and representative of King’s values
* Use CRM systems effectively to track and manage interactions and enable clear reporting to the managing director
* Establish strong relationships with potential partners through integrity, warmth and a drive to deliver excellence, working with the King’s Wimbledon development team to identify potential partners and agents within the school’s alumni and parent community
* Assist in ensuring that comprehensive due diligence is carried out on potential partners so that vision, values and ambitions are closely aligned, and support processes relating to financial models and the viability of new projects
* Promote King’s International’s vision and track record, ensuring coherent messaging to potential partners by working closely with King’s Wimbledon and King’s International colleagues
* Manage the involvement of the King’s Wimbledon and King’s International senior teams in business development activities
* Prepare and undertake visits to overseas territories with members of the King’s International team
* Ensure a visible presence for King’s International at key international school events and conferences, and develop and support presentations and engagement activities for prospective partners
* Use e-marketing platforms and social media (including LinkedIn) to engage with new prospects and existing partners
* Report on and deliver against KPIs and targets, prepare agendas and brief the managing director ahead of meetings, maintain action logs and prepare papers for board and committee meetings
* Support project teams in understanding relevant regulatory requirements, coordinate compliance-related activities where required, and support legal and trademark work for new projects as required
Please refer to the enclosed Recruitment brochure for a detailed description of job responsibilities.
Person specification
* Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field
* Proven experience in business development, partnership development, account management, or a similar commercially focused role
* Demonstrable success in identifying, developing, and progressing new business opportunities, with a strong track record of delivering against targets and KPIs
* Excellent relationship-building, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
* Strong commercial awareness, analytical skills, and strategic thinking, with the ability to evaluate opportunities and support informed decision-making
* Highly organised with excellent project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience using CRM systems to manage relationships, track activity, and produce reports
* Professional, approachable, and collaborative, demonstrating integrity, discretion, sound judgement, and a commitment to excellence
* A genuine interest in education and working within a school environment, with the ability to promote the values and vision of King’s College School, Wimbledon, and a willingness to travel internationally as required
Terms and conditions
* This is a permanent, full-time (40 hours per week), all-year-round role
* Start date: January 2027
* Annual salary of up to £58,000
* A hybrid working option is available and can be discussed at interview
Closing date: Monday, 30th November 2026 at 9am
Interviews: Thursday, 3rd December 2026
Early applications are encouraged; interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff