Post: Business Development CoordinatorDepartment: Business DevelopmentReports To: Head of Business DevelopmentPauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) is a UK-wide network of performing arts academies providing outstanding extracurricular training for students aged 4–18. Through high-quality tuition in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television, PQA empowers young people to build confidence, creativity and life skills in a safe and inclusive environment.The Business Development Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting PQA's continued growth. Working as part of a passionate and collaborative team, the focus of the role is to source, recruit and help train new Principals who will go on to run their own academies. It's a varied and people-centred position where your work directly supports our expansion and helps new business owners get off to a strong start.Key Responsibilities Managing incoming sales leads to keep the Principal recruitment pipeline active, organised, and moving forward.Supporting with lead generation, in line with our LinkedIn recruitment strategy and META campaigns.Screening Principal applicants at the very start of their recruitment journey, ensuring they have a positive and informed first contact with PQA.Leading interviews with prospective Principals, finding out relevant information about them and providing the necessary information they need to know.Providing applicants with feedback on their business plans, to ensure they're completing the necessary due diligence.Supporting with our mapping system and exporting demographic data about our territories to help Principals understand their territories and grow their businesses.Supporting with the event management of training courses.Providing administrative support for the Business Development and Business Management departments. Person SpecificationEssential Experience & Skills Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasksConfidence in speaking with a wide range of peopleA passion for generating and nurturing sales leadsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong computer skills; Word, Excel, Outlook, TeamsCuriosity to master bespoke mapping softwareAbility to demonstrate influence/persuasion techniques within communicationStrong attention to detailA customer-focused approachExperience of the performing arts sector is desirable, but not essential Personal Attributes Positive attitudeAn approachable manner and excellent interpersonal skillsHard working and self-motivatedGreat organisational skills and a professional attitudeA problem solver with a can-do attitudeA great team player, who welcomes collaboration Location: High Wycombe (Head Office) - with some home working availableHoliday: 20 days + 3 days holiday at Christmas (and bank holidays)Hours: 40 per weekBenefits include: Onsite free parkingBirthday bonus day offBreakfast and refreshments availableEmployee Assistance Programme After probation has been passed (usually 6 months): Gym membership contributionCycle to work schemePrivate healthcare coverLife insuranceJBRP1_UKTJ