Relationship Manager- Business Development

"A dynamic opportunity to drive our ambitious growth plans”

Contract:          Permanent, Full-Time

Salary                Up to £49,000 per annum plus PRP of up to £6,000 

Location:          Flexible, (with regular travel to all our sites)

The Complete Education Solution (TCES)

TCES is a family-owned group of Good and Outstanding schools and services for pupils aged 7 to 19 with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The majority of our places are funded by Local Authorities. We are committed to achieving the best outcome for each pupil and their family through access to outstanding education and family support.

We provide a sector-leading therapeutic education and pupil leadership curriculum across our two day schools (Newham and East Acton), rated by Ofsted as Good and Outstanding respectively, as well as Create Service, which works with more complex students who need intensive support as part of our ‘step down’ model. In 2020 we launched TCES Home Learning to provide a full curriculum for children who are unable to physically attend school for a variety of reasons, including severe anxiety and school phobia. 

On joining us, pupils will have already – on average – experienced three permanent exclusions, been out of full-time education for up to 18 months and are recognised to be substantially at risk of being unemployed, developing severe mental health problems and involvement with the criminal justice system later in life. Between three and five years after leaving a TCES school or service, ninety per cent of our students are in education, training or employment, going on to study at college and university and pursuing careers in social care, retail and theatre amongst others.

Our authentic commitment to inclusion means that in our 20-year history working with over 3,000 children and young people we have never permanently excluded a single child. Since 2019 our fixed term exclusions have also been reduced to zero.  

The Role 

Our Business Development Team have ambitious plans for future growth and this varied and exciting role presents a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in shaping the next phase of our business development plans

Essential requirements to be successful in the role are:

• Experience of working at a management level in or with Commissioning bodies within Local Authorities

• Experience of reviewing and drawing up new LA contracts for services and negotiating on these

• A thorough understanding of relevant legislation relating to specialist education provision

• Ability to work strategically in collaboration with other stakeholders and teams in developing business plans 

• Excellent communication skills, including oral, written and listening skills 

• A flexible, ‘can do’ attitude

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people 

• Commitment to TCES Group Schools’ Community values

Please apply if you want to join an excellent team to ‘make a ‘real’ difference’.

In return we can offer:  

• An opportunity to join a leading provider of specialist education in one of the most rewarding sectors whilst directly contributing to the positive outcomes for pupils with SEMH and ASC.

• Excellent CPD opportunities to develop your career

• Competitive salary and terms and conditions 

• Stakeholder Employer contributory pension scheme.

• Health Shield - A range of Employee Support and Wellbeing benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), My Counselling, My GP Anytime, My Health Assessments, My On-Demand Physio, My Wellbeing App and the exclusive rewards platform My Perks,  offering multiple discounts on shopping, fashion and entertainment.

• Guaranteed ‘Gold standard training’. 

• ‘Annual training week’ providing an array of training alongside networking opportunities.

• Access to a fun social calendar including our spectacular Christmas party event.

Closing date: Sunday, 23 August 2020, 5PM 

For an informal telephone discussion prior to application, please call Roushna Jain, Senior Recruitment Advisor on 07713 515 654. 

To apply:

Please download the application pack and application form by visiting our website www.tces.org.uk/vacancies. 

Please complete the application form and equal opportunities form and return to recruitment@tces.org.uk.

TCES is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to all relevant checks such as references, medical clearance and a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure. 

The Complete Education Solution is an equal opportunity employer.