Are you a commercially driven leader who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning strategy into results?

We’re looking for a Head of Business Development to lead our Business Development team and play a key role in driving growth, strengthening partnerships, and delivering meaningful impact.

This is a high‑profile leadership role, where you’ll shape our commercial direction, lead a talented team, and influence how we grow in a dynamic and evolving sector.

As a key member of our Leadership Team, you will:

You’ll take ownership of the full business development lifecycle, from horizon scanning and market engagement through to securing new business and delivering results.

You’re a strategic and commercially minded leader who knows how to deliver results through people and relationships.

You’ll likely bring:

This is more than a sales role, it’s an opportunity to:

If you’re ready to take the lead and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.  Review the candidate pack to learn more and hit the apply button to submit your application and help us drive our next chapter of commercial success. 

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you meet most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement.  We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who bring different perspectives, identities, life experiences or ways of thinking.

 

We offer a great employment package that includes 30 days paid holiday (pro rata for part time staff) plus public holidays, a career average defined benefit pension scheme, a Health Cash Plan and an individual LinkedIn learning licence giving access to a variety of courses to support your Continued Professional Development (CPD).

You’ll be based at home and will therefore need a reliable, high speed internet connection and a quiet, suitably furnished, place to work. 

Twice a year, we bring the whole Gateway Qualifications team together for in-person staff days; fun events focused on connection, collaboration, and celebrating our culture. We ask all staff to be willing and able to attend these valuable team-building experiences which currently take place in Essex.

 

We are proudly regulated by Ofqual and Qualifications Wales, and you’ll play a vital role in maintaining our reputation for high-quality, trusted qualifications.  Our focus is on creating the highest levels of in-demand qualifications which are accessible to everyone enabling all learners to thrive. To do that, we want people working with us who represent and reflect the diversity of everyone in the UK. As an equal opportunity employer, we therefore encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion.

By joining Gateway Qualifications, you’ll become part of an award-winning team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of learners. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised across multiple categories at the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Awards.

 

We’re proud of the impact we make, and we’re excited to welcome others who share our passion for quality, integrity, and learner success.

 
How to Apply

If this sounds like the right role for you, take a look at the candidate pack for full details of the role, and submit your application via the apply button below.   Please include your CV and a Covering Letter that tells us why you’re suited to the role.

The closing date for applications will be midday on Friday 26 June 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We may also consider applications as they arrive and may start interviewing prior to the closing date. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

All candidates shortlisted for interview will be required to complete an online digital literacy skills assessment and/or a role-related task as part of the selection process.

 

Interviews will be held online to ensure accessibility and flexibility for all candidates.