Business Partnership Coordinator

The Business Partnerships Coordinator is a pivotal role supporting the Strategic Partnerships Director with the smooth and efficient running of the Commercial Team which generates all income for the group.  The team is nine people strong and works across all of Kedleston’s 11 schools, 7 Children’s Homes and 2 Residential schools across the country.

Key to the role is supporting the management of the occupancy budget and LA relationships via data support, frameworks and tenders and referral analysis to maximise income and growth opportunities.

The position also includes some marketing functions, working to the Head of Marketing.

As well as working with other members of the Commercial Team, the postholder will liaise with Headteachers and Managers within our schools and children’s homes and with finance colleagues in the Corporate Team.

It is an exciting time to be part of a dynamic team as we enter the next growth phase for Kedleston.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be highly skilled in working with CRM systems and managing, analysing and interpreting data
• Be highly skilled in working with Excel, producing pivot tables and graphs
• Have knowledge of Google analytics
• Have excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Preferably have prior experience of working in health, social care or education in public, private or charitable sectors
• Be willing to represent Kedleston Group at external webinars and events

We recognise and value the hard work and commitment of our colleagues for which, in addition to salary, we offer:

• Initial training, including a full induction and on the job training
• Annual programme of CPD
• Tailored career development to support you to drive your career forward
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing initiatives including webinars, networking groups, online services and an employee assistance programme
• Pension contributions 
• Life assurance
• Perks and discounts platform, birthday treats and employee awards
• Free on site parking and mileage paid for travel to settings
• Refer a friend scheme

Kedleston Group, is an independent group of special education day and residential schools and children's homes. We support children with a wide range of varying needs including social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), autism (ASC), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attachment difficulties (AD).

We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.

Kedleston Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

The successful candidate is required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We will ask you to complete a criminal self-declaration form, and we will conduct online searches for information that is publicly available. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.