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 and Drama, Musical Theatre and Film and 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 co