Job context Local Government Reorganisation brought together the eight councils of North Yorkshire into a single unitary North Yorkshire Council (NYC) on 1 April 2023. This will provide the platform for improving the efficiency and effectiveness, maximising opportunities of scale across a rural council whilst improving outcomes for residents and businesses. It will place communities at the heart of the council with the aim of being the most local, large council in England whilst ensuring we are in a strong position to manage the challenges ahead including rising costs and increased demand for services. The Strategy and Performance service sits at the centre of the organisation, supporting service delivery and improvement through the analysis and provision of high-quality accessible performance information, and is trusted to advise directorates, Management Board and Executive on the strategic direction of the council. The service works to ensure the broad understanding of current performance, of the operating environment of the council and the opportunities for future improvement. It will: Understand the external environment through horizon scanning, communicating its relevance across the council and ensuring the council's strategic planning, policy and performance frameworks are aligned with the evidenced needs of our communities. Support the corporate response to emerging national or international policy issues, providing rapid analysis and organisational support to establish the required approach. Deliver briefing information which underpins our leadership approach to maximising the economic and social potential of North Yorkshire alongside innovation and transformation of service delivery. Provide technical leadership in the effective use of information and data to develop strategy, policy and performance improvement - including the corporate policy and performance framework. Inform, stimulate, challenge and help strategic leads and partners to develop effective strategies Inform, stimulate, challenge and help service leads to analyse, understand and improve performance Demonstrate technical and operational excellence through a commitment to professionalism and continuous improvement. Strategy and Performance will work closely with the Data and Intelligence Team to ensure performance information is available at a service level and at a corporate level for reporting. It will also work with the Transformation service to align service plan activities with the Transformation programm e and monitor their progress, in pursuit of the outcomes described within the Council Plan. The service is structured around six teams, supporting individual directorates as well as providing cross-cutting corporate support. Working arrangements: The Head of Strategy and Performance reports to the Assistant Chief Executive (Local Engagement) and manages staff providing strategy and performance functions. Corporate Strategy and Performance Leads report to the Head of Strategy and Performance, The Corporate Strategy and Performance Leads are outposted to Directorates and each will have responsibility for delivery of support to the relevant directorate as well as lead responsibility for one or more corporate functions across the council (e.g., equality, consultation and engagement, performance, partnerships). The Head of Strategy and Performance and the Corporate Strategy and Performance Leads each lead a small team of Strategy and Performance Officers Managers, Strategy and Performance Officers and Strategy and Performance Assistants and matrix manage small teams of others working on particular functions and issues. The Senior Public Health Intelligence Specialist is managed by the Head of Strategy and Performance and leads on work and matrix manage teams on public health and related issues. The Strategy and Performance Managers, Strategy and Performance Officers and Strategy and Performance Assistants are out posted to directorates to allow the development of relevant service knowledge and experience but will also work across the council on corporate issues and to provide additional resource when required (for example to ensure resilience or to meet additional demands arising from projects or inspections). Each Strategy and Performance Manager, Strategy and Performance Officer and Strategy and Performance Assistant is line managed by a Corporate Strategy and Performance Leads or the Head of Strategy and Performance, but is also matrix managed by a Corporate Strategy and Performance Lead, the Senior Public Health Intelligence Analyst or the Head of Strategy and Performance for work related to particular functions and issues in one or more directorates and across the council. Each Strategy and Performance Manager will lead on specified areas of work as required from time to time in one or more directorates or across the council. Each Strategy and Performance Officer will support specified areas of work as required from time to time in one or more directorates or across the council. Each Strategy and Performance Assistant will support specified areas of work or specific tasks as required from time to time in one or more directorates or across the council. Knowledge and Experience Significant knowledge of current policy developments, legislation and good practice standards both at local and national level in relation to one or more key areas of the council's work Significant knowledge of performance management, evaluation tools and methodologies Significant knowledge of statutory requirements and good practice standards regarding strategy development, equality, consultation and engagement Knowledge of effective management of staff and resources Extensive experience of strategic planning, policy development and implementation, and performance management Experience of developing and implementing organisational culture change within a large diverse organisation Successful management of staff
Jun 18, 2026
Contractor
Job context Local Government Reorganisation brought together the eight councils of North Yorkshire into a single unitary North Yorkshire Council (NYC) on 1 April 2023. This will provide the platform for improving the efficiency and effectiveness, maximising opportunities of scale across a rural council whilst improving outcomes for residents and businesses. It will place communities at the heart of the council with the aim of being the most local, large council in England whilst ensuring we are in a strong position to manage the challenges ahead including rising costs and increased demand for services. The Strategy and Performance service sits at the centre of the organisation, supporting service delivery and improvement through the analysis and provision of high-quality accessible performance information, and is trusted to advise directorates, Management Board and Executive on the strategic direction of the council. The service works to ensure the broad understanding of current performance, of the operating environment of the council and the opportunities for future improvement. It will: Understand the external environment through horizon scanning, communicating its relevance across the council and ensuring the council's strategic planning, policy and performance frameworks are aligned with the evidenced needs of our communities. Support the corporate response to emerging national or international policy issues, providing rapid analysis and organisational support to establish the required approach. Deliver briefing information which underpins our leadership approach to maximising the economic and social potential of North Yorkshire alongside innovation and transformation of service delivery. Provide technical leadership in the effective use of information and data to develop strategy, policy and performance improvement - including the corporate policy and performance framework. Inform, stimulate, challenge and help strategic leads and partners to develop effective strategies Inform, stimulate, challenge and help service leads to analyse, understand and improve performance Demonstrate technical and operational excellence through a commitment to professionalism and continuous improvement. Strategy and Performance will work closely with the Data and Intelligence Team to ensure performance information is available at a service level and at a corporate level for reporting. It will also work with the Transformation service to align service plan activities with the Transformation programm e and monitor their progress, in pursuit of the outcomes described within the Council Plan. The service is structured around six teams, supporting individual directorates as well as providing cross-cutting corporate support. Working arrangements: The Head of Strategy and Performance reports to the Assistant Chief Executive (Local Engagement) and manages staff providing strategy and performance functions. Corporate Strategy and Performance Leads report to the Head of Strategy and Performance, The Corporate Strategy and Performance Leads are outposted to Directorates and each will have responsibility for delivery of support to the relevant directorate as well as lead responsibility for one or more corporate functions across the council (e.g., equality, consultation and engagement, performance, partnerships). The Head of Strategy and Performance and the Corporate Strategy and Performance Leads each lead a small team of Strategy and Performance Officers Managers, Strategy and Performance Officers and Strategy and Performance Assistants and matrix manage small teams of others working on particular functions and issues. The Senior Public Health Intelligence Specialist is managed by the Head of Strategy and Performance and leads on work and matrix manage teams on public health and related issues. The Strategy and Performance Managers, Strategy and Performance Officers and Strategy and Performance Assistants are out posted to directorates to allow the development of relevant service knowledge and experience but will also work across the council on corporate issues and to provide additional resource when required (for example to ensure resilience or to meet additional demands arising from projects or inspections). Each Strategy and Performance Manager, Strategy and Performance Officer and Strategy and Performance Assistant is line managed by a Corporate Strategy and Performance Leads or the Head of Strategy and Performance, but is also matrix managed by a Corporate Strategy and Performance Lead, the Senior Public Health Intelligence Analyst or the Head of Strategy and Performance for work related to particular functions and issues in one or more directorates and across the council. Each Strategy and Performance Manager will lead on specified areas of work as required from time to time in one or more directorates or across the council. Each Strategy and Performance Officer will support specified areas of work as required from time to time in one or more directorates or across the council. Each Strategy and Performance Assistant will support specified areas of work or specific tasks as required from time to time in one or more directorates or across the council. Knowledge and Experience Significant knowledge of current policy developments, legislation and good practice standards both at local and national level in relation to one or more key areas of the council's work Significant knowledge of performance management, evaluation tools and methodologies Significant knowledge of statutory requirements and good practice standards regarding strategy development, equality, consultation and engagement Knowledge of effective management of staff and resources Extensive experience of strategic planning, policy development and implementation, and performance management Experience of developing and implementing organisational culture change within a large diverse organisation Successful management of staff
Job Title: PMO Team Leader Location: Newbury Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Permanent We're an experienced Managed Service Provider working with SMEs, education, and hospitality organisations, typically supporting businesses with 10-600 employees. We take the time to understand each organisation and deliver end-to-end technology solutions tailored to their needs. At Netteam tX, we recognise and develop talent, and look to retain talent through the creation of career opportunities, lateral and horizontal. Our culture is centred around our belief in continually refining our skills and knowledge, collectively as a team as well as individually. We actively encourage creativity and innovation, and we strongly believe that it is our people that make us great. About the role: As the PMO Lead, you will play a pivotal role in establishing, managing, and continuously improving the Project Management Office (PMO) function within our Professional Services team. You will be responsible for driving project governance, resource planning, portfolio oversight, reporting, and operational excellence across all customer projects. You will lead a team of Project Coordinators, ensuring the successful delivery of projects through robust processes, effective resource management, risk control, and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with Sales, Service Delivery, Engineering, Cyber Security, and Senior Leadership, you will provide visibility of project performance, capacity, utilisation, and financial performance while ensuring projects are delivered consistently and efficiently. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop the PMO team, including Project Coordinators Define, implement, and maintain PMO governance frameworks, standards, methodologies, and best practices Ensure consistent project delivery processes across all Professional Services engagements Act as the primary escalation point for project-related issues, risks, and resource conflicts Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence across the project function Conduct regular project reviews to ensure compliance with governance standards and delivery Oversee the planning, prioritisation, and delivery of a portfolio of concurrent projects. Manage resource forecasting, allocation, and utilisation across Professional Services and Field Engineering teams Work closely with department leaders to balance project demand with available capacity Monitor engineer and project resource utilisation, providing recommendations to optimise performance and efficiency Ensure effective scheduling and assignment of project resources to meet business and customer requirements Provide oversight of project timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and deliverables Ensure project plans, documentation, project boards, and reporting tools remain accurate and up to date Ensure project handovers, closure activities, lessons learned, and customer sign-off processes are completed effectively Produce regular portfolio and performance reports for Senior Leadership Team meetings Track key metrics including utilisation, project profitability, delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and resource capacity Support revenue forecasting and Professional Services planning activities Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Drive the development and enhancement of project management tools, templates, processes, and reporting capabilities. Ensure all project activities adhere to company policies, standards, and governance requirements Promote information security awareness and best practices across the PMO and wider Professional Services team About you: Essential Proven experience leading or managing a Project Management Office (PMO) function Significant experience managing portfolios of concurrent projects Strong project governance, reporting, and resource management experience Experience managing and developing project delivery teams Demonstrable stakeholder management experience across all levels of an organisation Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and financial reporting Excellent organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills Experience developing and improving project delivery processes and frameworks Desirable Previous experience within an MSP or IT Services environment Experience with Autotask PSA or similar project and resource management tools Experience managing technical infrastructure, cloud, cyber security, or digital transformation projects PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, AgilePM, MSP, or equivalent project management qualification PMO certification or related governance qualification Personal Attributes Friendly, professional, and approachable Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving capabilities Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong analytical and reporting skills Passionate about delivering high-quality customer outcomes Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Harnesses pressure to deliver results and meet business objectives Please Note Diversity and Inclusion: We are proactively committed to creating a diverse workforce at Netteam tX. We value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for all our roles. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs. Other: In line with our recruitment policy and client expectation, some roles will be subject to a basic DBS disclosure. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: PMO Manager, IT Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Management Office, Head of Project Delivery, Service Delivery Manager (Projects), Governance, PMO & Resource Manager, Resource Management, Capacity Planning, Service Delivery, Project Reporting, Professional Services may also be considered for this role.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
Job Title: PMO Team Leader Location: Newbury Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full Time, Permanent We're an experienced Managed Service Provider working with SMEs, education, and hospitality organisations, typically supporting businesses with 10-600 employees. We take the time to understand each organisation and deliver end-to-end technology solutions tailored to their needs. At Netteam tX, we recognise and develop talent, and look to retain talent through the creation of career opportunities, lateral and horizontal. Our culture is centred around our belief in continually refining our skills and knowledge, collectively as a team as well as individually. We actively encourage creativity and innovation, and we strongly believe that it is our people that make us great. About the role: As the PMO Lead, you will play a pivotal role in establishing, managing, and continuously improving the Project Management Office (PMO) function within our Professional Services team. You will be responsible for driving project governance, resource planning, portfolio oversight, reporting, and operational excellence across all customer projects. You will lead a team of Project Coordinators, ensuring the successful delivery of projects through robust processes, effective resource management, risk control, and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with Sales, Service Delivery, Engineering, Cyber Security, and Senior Leadership, you will provide visibility of project performance, capacity, utilisation, and financial performance while ensuring projects are delivered consistently and efficiently. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop the PMO team, including Project Coordinators Define, implement, and maintain PMO governance frameworks, standards, methodologies, and best practices Ensure consistent project delivery processes across all Professional Services engagements Act as the primary escalation point for project-related issues, risks, and resource conflicts Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence across the project function Conduct regular project reviews to ensure compliance with governance standards and delivery Oversee the planning, prioritisation, and delivery of a portfolio of concurrent projects. Manage resource forecasting, allocation, and utilisation across Professional Services and Field Engineering teams Work closely with department leaders to balance project demand with available capacity Monitor engineer and project resource utilisation, providing recommendations to optimise performance and efficiency Ensure effective scheduling and assignment of project resources to meet business and customer requirements Provide oversight of project timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and deliverables Ensure project plans, documentation, project boards, and reporting tools remain accurate and up to date Ensure project handovers, closure activities, lessons learned, and customer sign-off processes are completed effectively Produce regular portfolio and performance reports for Senior Leadership Team meetings Track key metrics including utilisation, project profitability, delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and resource capacity Support revenue forecasting and Professional Services planning activities Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders Drive the development and enhancement of project management tools, templates, processes, and reporting capabilities. Ensure all project activities adhere to company policies, standards, and governance requirements Promote information security awareness and best practices across the PMO and wider Professional Services team About you: Essential Proven experience leading or managing a Project Management Office (PMO) function Significant experience managing portfolios of concurrent projects Strong project governance, reporting, and resource management experience Experience managing and developing project delivery teams Demonstrable stakeholder management experience across all levels of an organisation Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and financial reporting Excellent organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills Experience developing and improving project delivery processes and frameworks Desirable Previous experience within an MSP or IT Services environment Experience with Autotask PSA or similar project and resource management tools Experience managing technical infrastructure, cloud, cyber security, or digital transformation projects PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, AgilePM, MSP, or equivalent project management qualification PMO certification or related governance qualification Personal Attributes Friendly, professional, and approachable Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving capabilities Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment Strong analytical and reporting skills Passionate about delivering high-quality customer outcomes Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills and can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Harnesses pressure to deliver results and meet business objectives Please Note Diversity and Inclusion: We are proactively committed to creating a diverse workforce at Netteam tX. We value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for all our roles. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs. Other: In line with our recruitment policy and client expectation, some roles will be subject to a basic DBS disclosure. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: PMO Manager, IT Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Management Office, Head of Project Delivery, Service Delivery Manager (Projects), Governance, PMO & Resource Manager, Resource Management, Capacity Planning, Service Delivery, Project Reporting, Professional Services may also be considered for this role.
Lead Policy Manager (Strategic Planning) Salary & Grade £65,714 per annum (pay award pending) Grade 11 Location Wellington House, Leeds / Hybrid Hours Full time 37 hours per week Tenure Permanent If this post is advertised on a full-time basis, please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share. Please discuss your preferred working requirements with the manager at interview We currently have a vacancy for a Lead Policy Manager (Strategic Planning) to join our Place and Environment Policy Team. This post is an opportunity to take a lead role in planning policy development and strategic sites in West Yorkshire. Leading the Combined Authority planning team your role will be to drive forward our progress on key place-based projects including a Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) for the region. Working in partnership with local authorities the projects you lead will help shape the regions growth potential, unlocking sites for development and environmental enhancement and will help to secure inclusive growth for the people and communities of West Yorkshire. It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of impactful projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region. To find out more about the work the Combined Authority is involved with, take a look at our latest news stories. It is important that you demonstrate how your breadth of experience, knowledge and skills align with the role when applying. We have therefore created comprehensive guidance for candidates, and you are strongly urged to read this before completing your application form. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage to find this guidance and further support in completing your application form. Visit our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage to find out what our staff have to say about working here. The Role Reporting into the Head of Place and Environment Policy your key responsibilities will include: Lead a team to: evelop the West Yorkshire Infrastructure Strategy (IS) and Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) and other strategic planning policy / strategy as required. Work alongside Local Authorities to drive investment into strategic sites and regional infrastructure, supporting the conditions for housing and jobs growth in the region aligned to sustainable transport corridors Manage and develop the Combined Authority s approach to Section 106 and evolve the CA planning service in response to emerging regulatory requirements. You will be part of a well-established team with expertise in Strategic Planning, Housing, Urban Design, Flood, Energy and Environment. And part of a cross-organisational policy function with expertise in Transport, Business, Innovation, Skills and Culture. Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities. About You You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience: Demonstrable experience of Developing successful, strategic place policy and strategy in a challenging context. Shaping a team to deliver high standards in policy and strategy development. Managing relationships with multiple stakeholders at the most senior level, including in a political environment. Finding innovative solutions to complex economic, place and/or transportation challenges. Application of analytical skills, with strong data analysis, interpretation and fluency in communicating the insights derived. Our Offer Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including: Work your way From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career. Time to recharge Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays. Free greener travel across West Yorkshire Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1 5). Secure your future Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Investing in you Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year. Grow with us Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases. Family first We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most. Your wellbeing, our priority Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends. Modern workspace in a prime location Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech Take a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more. To Apply If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements under the About You section of the advert and criteria within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form f you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Alison Gillespie Further Information Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Lead Policy Manager (Strategic Planning) Salary & Grade £65,714 per annum (pay award pending) Grade 11 Location Wellington House, Leeds / Hybrid Hours Full time 37 hours per week Tenure Permanent If this post is advertised on a full-time basis, please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share. Please discuss your preferred working requirements with the manager at interview We currently have a vacancy for a Lead Policy Manager (Strategic Planning) to join our Place and Environment Policy Team. This post is an opportunity to take a lead role in planning policy development and strategic sites in West Yorkshire. Leading the Combined Authority planning team your role will be to drive forward our progress on key place-based projects including a Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) for the region. Working in partnership with local authorities the projects you lead will help shape the regions growth potential, unlocking sites for development and environmental enhancement and will help to secure inclusive growth for the people and communities of West Yorkshire. It is an exciting time to be joining the Mayoral Combined Authority. We have a wide variety of impactful projects that we are working on which will help shape the West Yorkshire region. To find out more about the work the Combined Authority is involved with, take a look at our latest news stories. It is important that you demonstrate how your breadth of experience, knowledge and skills align with the role when applying. We have therefore created comprehensive guidance for candidates, and you are strongly urged to read this before completing your application form. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage to find this guidance and further support in completing your application form. Visit our 'Life at West Yorkshire Combined Authority' webpage to find out what our staff have to say about working here. The Role Reporting into the Head of Place and Environment Policy your key responsibilities will include: Lead a team to: evelop the West Yorkshire Infrastructure Strategy (IS) and Spatial Development Strategy (SDS) and other strategic planning policy / strategy as required. Work alongside Local Authorities to drive investment into strategic sites and regional infrastructure, supporting the conditions for housing and jobs growth in the region aligned to sustainable transport corridors Manage and develop the Combined Authority s approach to Section 106 and evolve the CA planning service in response to emerging regulatory requirements. You will be part of a well-established team with expertise in Strategic Planning, Housing, Urban Design, Flood, Energy and Environment. And part of a cross-organisational policy function with expertise in Transport, Business, Innovation, Skills and Culture. Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities. About You You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience: Demonstrable experience of Developing successful, strategic place policy and strategy in a challenging context. Shaping a team to deliver high standards in policy and strategy development. Managing relationships with multiple stakeholders at the most senior level, including in a political environment. Finding innovative solutions to complex economic, place and/or transportation challenges. Application of analytical skills, with strong data analysis, interpretation and fluency in communicating the insights derived. Our Offer Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including: Work your way From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career. Time to recharge Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays. Free greener travel across West Yorkshire Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1 5). Secure your future Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Investing in you Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year. Grow with us Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases. Family first We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most. Your wellbeing, our priority Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends. Modern workspace in a prime location Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech Take a look at our Employee Benefits webpage to find out more. To Apply If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements under the About You section of the advert and criteria within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form f you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Alison Gillespie Further Information Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. We do however thank you for your application and encourage you to continue looking for roles on our Careers with Us website page.
JOB TITLE: Global Corporate Relations Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment & Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Corporate Relations Lead will play a strategic role to build and manage GEDU's global employer ecosystem. You will lead the development of strategic global partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and industry networks to co-create impactful career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and curriculum enhancements. You will ensure employer voice is embedded across GEDU's employment strategy, from programme design to delivery, and foster long-term relationships that drive student outcomes and institutional reputation. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and deliver a global scalable employer partnerships and industry relations strategy (focusing on targeted outreach, value proposition, partnership tiers, events and networking, programme co-design and alumni network). ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Employer Partnership Development • Establish and manage strategic employer partnerships across target sectors and regions (e.g. tech, finance, healthcare). • Develop strategic engagement plans/ toolkits to engage with and attract key employers, industry bodies and other partners. • Build and maintain a centralised CRM of employer contacts and engagement history. 2. Co-Creation & Programme Innovation and Driving Commercial Growth • Co-create programmes with employers, including apprenticeships, certifications and experiential learning modules. • Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer input into curriculum design. • Lead the development of employer-led bootcamps, guest lectures, and live projects. • Deliver custom B2B training through existing GEDU programmes and apprenticeships as well as bespoke executive education solutions. 3. Industry Advisory Boards • Establish and manage global industry advisory boards. • Facilitate regular engagement to gather insights and feedback on market trends, skills gaps and programme relevance. • Ensure advisory board input informs strategic decisions and curriculum updates. • Create global toolkits to support local teams' activities and share best practice. 4. Events & Engagement • Manage global employer participation in career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions. • Develop a global calendar of key employer engagement activities. • Ensure consistent branding and experience across all GEDU campuses. 5. Alumni Programme • Design and lead the best-in-class global alumni strategy, programme and initiatives that create opportunities for mentoring, networking, and job placements across student and graduate communities. 6.Collaboration & Integration • Work closely with the Global Student Employment Journey Lead to ensure employer data and insights are integrated across systems and touchpoints. • Partner with local/ brand teams to support regional employer engagement and relationship management. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Relevant experience e.g. partnership, recruitment agency, corporate (early careers recruiting and programmes) and student employment experience. • Proven experience of corporate partnerships and professional networks. A network of existing employer contacts and experience in engaging alumni communities. • Employer Engagement Strategy: Ability to build and manage strategic employer partnerships across sectors and geographies. • Programme Co-Creation: Experience in designing employer-led initiatives, including apprenticeships, certifications, and experiential learning. • Industry Insight & Advisory Leadership: Skilled in facilitating advisory boards and translating industry feedback into actionable programme enhancements. • Event & Relationship Management: Strong background in creating and coordinating employer events and maintaining long-term relationships. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work across academic, operational, and regional teams to align employer engagement with institutional goals. • Innovation & Responsiveness: Capacity to respond to evolving job market trends and employer needs with agile, student-focused solutions. • Global Team Leadership: Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments. • Impact Measurement: Skilled in defining and tracking KPIs to evaluate partnership effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems, and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: • The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
JOB TITLE: Global Corporate Relations Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment & Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Corporate Relations Lead will play a strategic role to build and manage GEDU's global employer ecosystem. You will lead the development of strategic global partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and industry networks to co-create impactful career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and curriculum enhancements. You will ensure employer voice is embedded across GEDU's employment strategy, from programme design to delivery, and foster long-term relationships that drive student outcomes and institutional reputation. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and deliver a global scalable employer partnerships and industry relations strategy (focusing on targeted outreach, value proposition, partnership tiers, events and networking, programme co-design and alumni network). ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Employer Partnership Development • Establish and manage strategic employer partnerships across target sectors and regions (e.g. tech, finance, healthcare). • Develop strategic engagement plans/ toolkits to engage with and attract key employers, industry bodies and other partners. • Build and maintain a centralised CRM of employer contacts and engagement history. 2. Co-Creation & Programme Innovation and Driving Commercial Growth • Co-create programmes with employers, including apprenticeships, certifications and experiential learning modules. • Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer input into curriculum design. • Lead the development of employer-led bootcamps, guest lectures, and live projects. • Deliver custom B2B training through existing GEDU programmes and apprenticeships as well as bespoke executive education solutions. 3. Industry Advisory Boards • Establish and manage global industry advisory boards. • Facilitate regular engagement to gather insights and feedback on market trends, skills gaps and programme relevance. • Ensure advisory board input informs strategic decisions and curriculum updates. • Create global toolkits to support local teams' activities and share best practice. 4. Events & Engagement • Manage global employer participation in career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions. • Develop a global calendar of key employer engagement activities. • Ensure consistent branding and experience across all GEDU campuses. 5. Alumni Programme • Design and lead the best-in-class global alumni strategy, programme and initiatives that create opportunities for mentoring, networking, and job placements across student and graduate communities. 6.Collaboration & Integration • Work closely with the Global Student Employment Journey Lead to ensure employer data and insights are integrated across systems and touchpoints. • Partner with local/ brand teams to support regional employer engagement and relationship management. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Relevant experience e.g. partnership, recruitment agency, corporate (early careers recruiting and programmes) and student employment experience. • Proven experience of corporate partnerships and professional networks. A network of existing employer contacts and experience in engaging alumni communities. • Employer Engagement Strategy: Ability to build and manage strategic employer partnerships across sectors and geographies. • Programme Co-Creation: Experience in designing employer-led initiatives, including apprenticeships, certifications, and experiential learning. • Industry Insight & Advisory Leadership: Skilled in facilitating advisory boards and translating industry feedback into actionable programme enhancements. • Event & Relationship Management: Strong background in creating and coordinating employer events and maintaining long-term relationships. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work across academic, operational, and regional teams to align employer engagement with institutional goals. • Innovation & Responsiveness: Capacity to respond to evolving job market trends and employer needs with agile, student-focused solutions. • Global Team Leadership: Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments. • Impact Measurement: Skilled in defining and tracking KPIs to evaluate partnership effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems, and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: • The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
JOB TITLE: Global Corporate Relations Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment & Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Corporate Relations Lead will play a strategic role to build and manage GEDU's global employer ecosystem. You will lead the development of strategic global partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and industry networks to co-create impactful career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and curriculum enhancements. You will ensure employer voice is embedded across GEDU's employment strategy, from programme design to delivery, and foster long-term relationships that drive student outcomes and institutional reputation. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and deliver a global scalable employer partnerships and industry relations strategy (focusing on targeted outreach, value proposition, partnership tiers, events and networking, programme co-design and alumni network). ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Employer Partnership Development • Establish and manage strategic employer partnerships across target sectors and regions (e.g. tech, finance, healthcare). • Develop strategic engagement plans/ toolkits to engage with and attract key employers, industry bodies and other partners. • Build and maintain a centralised CRM of employer contacts and engagement history. 2. Co-Creation & Programme Innovation and Driving Commercial Growth • Co-create programmes with employers, including apprenticeships, certifications and experiential learning modules. • Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer input into curriculum design. • Lead the development of employer-led bootcamps, guest lectures, and live projects. • Deliver custom B2B training through existing GEDU programmes and apprenticeships as well as bespoke executive education solutions. 3. Industry Advisory Boards • Establish and manage global industry advisory boards. • Facilitate regular engagement to gather insights and feedback on market trends, skills gaps and programme relevance. • Ensure advisory board input informs strategic decisions and curriculum updates. • Create global toolkits to support local teams' activities and share best practice. 4. Events & Engagement • Manage global employer participation in career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions. • Develop a global calendar of key employer engagement activities. • Ensure consistent branding and experience across all GEDU campuses. 5. Alumni Programme • Design and lead the best-in-class global alumni strategy, programme and initiatives that create opportunities for mentoring, networking, and job placements across student and graduate communities. 6.Collaboration & Integration • Work closely with the Global Student Employment Journey Lead to ensure employer data and insights are integrated across systems and touchpoints. • Partner with local/ brand teams to support regional employer engagement and relationship management. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Relevant experience e.g. partnership, recruitment agency, corporate (early careers recruiting and programmes) and student employment experience. • Proven experience of corporate partnerships and professional networks. A network of existing employer contacts and experience in engaging alumni communities. • Employer Engagement Strategy: Ability to build and manage strategic employer partnerships across sectors and geographies. • Programme Co-Creation: Experience in designing employer-led initiatives, including apprenticeships, certifications, and experiential learning. • Industry Insight & Advisory Leadership: Skilled in facilitating advisory boards and translating industry feedback into actionable programme enhancements. • Event & Relationship Management: Strong background in creating and coordinating employer events and maintaining long-term relationships. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work across academic, operational, and regional teams to align employer engagement with institutional goals. • Innovation & Responsiveness: Capacity to respond to evolving job market trends and employer needs with agile, student-focused solutions. • Global Team Leadership: Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments. • Impact Measurement: Skilled in defining and tracking KPIs to evaluate partnership effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems, and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: • The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
JOB TITLE: Global Corporate Relations Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment & Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Corporate Relations Lead will play a strategic role to build and manage GEDU's global employer ecosystem. You will lead the development of strategic global partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and industry networks to co-create impactful career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and curriculum enhancements. You will ensure employer voice is embedded across GEDU's employment strategy, from programme design to delivery, and foster long-term relationships that drive student outcomes and institutional reputation. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and deliver a global scalable employer partnerships and industry relations strategy (focusing on targeted outreach, value proposition, partnership tiers, events and networking, programme co-design and alumni network). ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Employer Partnership Development • Establish and manage strategic employer partnerships across target sectors and regions (e.g. tech, finance, healthcare). • Develop strategic engagement plans/ toolkits to engage with and attract key employers, industry bodies and other partners. • Build and maintain a centralised CRM of employer contacts and engagement history. 2. Co-Creation & Programme Innovation and Driving Commercial Growth • Co-create programmes with employers, including apprenticeships, certifications and experiential learning modules. • Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer input into curriculum design. • Lead the development of employer-led bootcamps, guest lectures, and live projects. • Deliver custom B2B training through existing GEDU programmes and apprenticeships as well as bespoke executive education solutions. 3. Industry Advisory Boards • Establish and manage global industry advisory boards. • Facilitate regular engagement to gather insights and feedback on market trends, skills gaps and programme relevance. • Ensure advisory board input informs strategic decisions and curriculum updates. • Create global toolkits to support local teams' activities and share best practice. 4. Events & Engagement • Manage global employer participation in career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions. • Develop a global calendar of key employer engagement activities. • Ensure consistent branding and experience across all GEDU campuses. 5. Alumni Programme • Design and lead the best-in-class global alumni strategy, programme and initiatives that create opportunities for mentoring, networking, and job placements across student and graduate communities. 6.Collaboration & Integration • Work closely with the Global Student Employment Journey Lead to ensure employer data and insights are integrated across systems and touchpoints. • Partner with local/ brand teams to support regional employer engagement and relationship management. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Relevant experience e.g. partnership, recruitment agency, corporate (early careers recruiting and programmes) and student employment experience. • Proven experience of corporate partnerships and professional networks. A network of existing employer contacts and experience in engaging alumni communities. • Employer Engagement Strategy: Ability to build and manage strategic employer partnerships across sectors and geographies. • Programme Co-Creation: Experience in designing employer-led initiatives, including apprenticeships, certifications, and experiential learning. • Industry Insight & Advisory Leadership: Skilled in facilitating advisory boards and translating industry feedback into actionable programme enhancements. • Event & Relationship Management: Strong background in creating and coordinating employer events and maintaining long-term relationships. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work across academic, operational, and regional teams to align employer engagement with institutional goals. • Innovation & Responsiveness: Capacity to respond to evolving job market trends and employer needs with agile, student-focused solutions. • Global Team Leadership: Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments. • Impact Measurement: Skilled in defining and tracking KPIs to evaluate partnership effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems, and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: • The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
JOB TITLE: Global Corporate Relations Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment & Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Corporate Relations Lead will play a strategic role to build and manage GEDU's global employer ecosystem. You will lead the development of strategic global partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and industry networks to co-create impactful career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and curriculum enhancements. You will ensure employer voice is embedded across GEDU's employment strategy, from programme design to delivery, and foster long-term relationships that drive student outcomes and institutional reputation. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and deliver a global scalable employer partnerships and industry relations strategy (focusing on targeted outreach, value proposition, partnership tiers, events and networking, programme co-design and alumni network). ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Employer Partnership Development • Establish and manage strategic employer partnerships across target sectors and regions (e.g. tech, finance, healthcare). • Develop strategic engagement plans/ toolkits to engage with and attract key employers, industry bodies and other partners. • Build and maintain a centralised CRM of employer contacts and engagement history. 2. Co-Creation & Programme Innovation and Driving Commercial Growth • Co-create programmes with employers, including apprenticeships, certifications and experiential learning modules. • Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer input into curriculum design. • Lead the development of employer-led bootcamps, guest lectures, and live projects. • Deliver custom B2B training through existing GEDU programmes and apprenticeships as well as bespoke executive education solutions. 3. Industry Advisory Boards • Establish and manage global industry advisory boards. • Facilitate regular engagement to gather insights and feedback on market trends, skills gaps and programme relevance. • Ensure advisory board input informs strategic decisions and curriculum updates. • Create global toolkits to support local teams' activities and share best practice. 4. Events & Engagement • Manage global employer participation in career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions. • Develop a global calendar of key employer engagement activities. • Ensure consistent branding and experience across all GEDU campuses. 5. Alumni Programme • Design and lead the best-in-class global alumni strategy, programme and initiatives that create opportunities for mentoring, networking, and job placements across student and graduate communities. 6.Collaboration & Integration • Work closely with the Global Student Employment Journey Lead to ensure employer data and insights are integrated across systems and touchpoints. • Partner with local/ brand teams to support regional employer engagement and relationship management. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Relevant experience e.g. partnership, recruitment agency, corporate (early careers recruiting and programmes) and student employment experience. • Proven experience of corporate partnerships and professional networks. A network of existing employer contacts and experience in engaging alumni communities. • Employer Engagement Strategy: Ability to build and manage strategic employer partnerships across sectors and geographies. • Programme Co-Creation: Experience in designing employer-led initiatives, including apprenticeships, certifications, and experiential learning. • Industry Insight & Advisory Leadership: Skilled in facilitating advisory boards and translating industry feedback into actionable programme enhancements. • Event & Relationship Management: Strong background in creating and coordinating employer events and maintaining long-term relationships. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work across academic, operational, and regional teams to align employer engagement with institutional goals. • Innovation & Responsiveness: Capacity to respond to evolving job market trends and employer needs with agile, student-focused solutions. • Global Team Leadership: Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments. • Impact Measurement: Skilled in defining and tracking KPIs to evaluate partnership effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems, and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: • The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
JOB TITLE: Global Corporate Relations Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment & Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Corporate Relations Lead will play a strategic role to build and manage GEDU's global employer ecosystem. You will lead the development of strategic global partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and industry networks to co-create impactful career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and curriculum enhancements. You will ensure employer voice is embedded across GEDU's employment strategy, from programme design to delivery, and foster long-term relationships that drive student outcomes and institutional reputation. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and deliver a global scalable employer partnerships and industry relations strategy (focusing on targeted outreach, value proposition, partnership tiers, events and networking, programme co-design and alumni network). ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Employer Partnership Development • Establish and manage strategic employer partnerships across target sectors and regions (e.g. tech, finance, healthcare). • Develop strategic engagement plans/ toolkits to engage with and attract key employers, industry bodies and other partners. • Build and maintain a centralised CRM of employer contacts and engagement history. 2. Co-Creation & Programme Innovation and Driving Commercial Growth • Co-create programmes with employers, including apprenticeships, certifications and experiential learning modules. • Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer input into curriculum design. • Lead the development of employer-led bootcamps, guest lectures, and live projects. • Deliver custom B2B training through existing GEDU programmes and apprenticeships as well as bespoke executive education solutions. 3. Industry Advisory Boards • Establish and manage global industry advisory boards. • Facilitate regular engagement to gather insights and feedback on market trends, skills gaps and programme relevance. • Ensure advisory board input informs strategic decisions and curriculum updates. • Create global toolkits to support local teams' activities and share best practice. 4. Events & Engagement • Manage global employer participation in career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions. • Develop a global calendar of key employer engagement activities. • Ensure consistent branding and experience across all GEDU campuses. 5. Alumni Programme • Design and lead the best-in-class global alumni strategy, programme and initiatives that create opportunities for mentoring, networking, and job placements across student and graduate communities. 6.Collaboration & Integration • Work closely with the Global Student Employment Journey Lead to ensure employer data and insights are integrated across systems and touchpoints. • Partner with local/ brand teams to support regional employer engagement and relationship management. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Relevant experience e.g. partnership, recruitment agency, corporate (early careers recruiting and programmes) and student employment experience. • Proven experience of corporate partnerships and professional networks. A network of existing employer contacts and experience in engaging alumni communities. • Employer Engagement Strategy: Ability to build and manage strategic employer partnerships across sectors and geographies. • Programme Co-Creation: Experience in designing employer-led initiatives, including apprenticeships, certifications, and experiential learning. • Industry Insight & Advisory Leadership: Skilled in facilitating advisory boards and translating industry feedback into actionable programme enhancements. • Event & Relationship Management: Strong background in creating and coordinating employer events and maintaining long-term relationships. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work across academic, operational, and regional teams to align employer engagement with institutional goals. • Innovation & Responsiveness: Capacity to respond to evolving job market trends and employer needs with agile, student-focused solutions. • Global Team Leadership: Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments. • Impact Measurement: Skilled in defining and tracking KPIs to evaluate partnership effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems, and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: • The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. The Global Advocacy & Influence Department is a dynamic team that uses the power of IRC s ideas to solve the biggest challenges facing IRC s clients. From the drivers of conflict to the needs displaced people, the team partners with politicians, policy makers and civil society to bring these solutions to life. We take pride in being solutions-oriented and creative. We are precise in our tactics, and messages. We lead change year over year, knowing that system change takes dedicated focus while maintaining the flexibility to respond to emerging needs. Finally, we are collaborative, working not only with programs, strategy, research and innovation, and communications teams across the IRC, but also externally, constantly seeking to new ideas and perspectives from others in the humanitarian sector and beyond. IRC UK IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing. In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm. Job Overview As the Advocacy Manager, you are responsible for crafting our influence strategies on refugee issues, using IRC s programmatic and research evidence, surgical policy and practice solutions, and trusted brand to inspire collective action. You are the go-to expert for understanding current political and policy trends in the UK and how our policies support or clash with political agendas. You contribute your fresh insights and analysis to inform IRC s influence approaches, tactics, and messages. Major Responsibilities: • Advocacy Strategy: Lead and deliver advocacy strategies, collaborating with policy leads, public advocacy and communications colleagues, to advance IRC s key advocacy objectives. • Influence Analysis: Develop power maps for key policy issues to identify influence priorities and targets. Work with team to support development and execution of creative influence strategies, including with nontraditional partners encouraging IRC to develop innovative approaches to advocacy as usual. • Stakeholder management: Support efforts to build IRC s credibility, profile and relationships by engaging with political stakeholders and supporting opportunities to raise IRC s profile at key meetings and events. • Political and Policy Tracking. Expand IRC s political reach by tracking and analysing shifting government positions, individuals engaging on our issues, and the politics around our issues. Translate policy asks into political asks. Track political processes and profile opportunities / events; including bills, select committee inquiries, and other parliamentary and political developments. Analyse and report on relevant political and policy trends and regularly communicate across external relations teams. • Policy Engagement: Contribute to policy generation by providing UK specific analysis that increases the credibility and efficacy of our solutions. Support IRC s policy team in identifying and developing policy priorities that are impactful and achievable for the UK. • Communications: Provide market and audience expertise to communications team to craft public advocacy in the UK. Support team in developing communications strategy and develop materials for advocacy targets, including digital/social content and take actions. Support planning and implementation of strategic activities including events. • Spokesperson: Act as an IRC spokesperson and as a key interlocutor with political stakeholders. • Teamwork: Support a positive team culture by acting openly and collaboratively, supporting colleagues in their work and sharing credit with others where appropriate. • Steward Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: both in the culture of IRC, as well as through a client-led approach to our policy solutions and influencing work. Key Working Relationships: Position reports to: UK Advocacy Director Internal contacts: Policy and Advocacy colleagues, Communications, Technical Excellence leads; International Programs leads, President s Office, External Relations Department External contacts: Parliamentarians, government officials, key opinion formers, think tanks and sector colleagues in the UK. Job Requirements: Work experience: • Demonstrated experience in advocacy strategy development with a focus on creativity, strategy, and critical thinking. 5-7 years of experience working on refugee issues. Demonstrated skills and competencies: • Proven success in creating and implementing strategies that influence/impact on legislative and executive policy. • Deep understanding of relevant the UK s political structures and processes, and familiar with leverage points within these institutions that can be targeted to achieve policy change objectives. • Ability to think strategically and creatively, being oriented towards solutions when traditional advocacy means do not suffice. • Extensive knowledge of refugee issues in the UK. • Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with experts, high level decision-makers, and colleagues in the refugee fields. • Experience in refugee-led advocacy is an asset. • Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate sophisticated material and data into coherent narratives that resonate with policymakers. • Strong network of influencers and policy makers in the UK. • Ability to work quickly against deadlines. • Initiative and ability to work independently on fast-paced issues, and balance competing demands.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. The Global Advocacy & Influence Department is a dynamic team that uses the power of IRC s ideas to solve the biggest challenges facing IRC s clients. From the drivers of conflict to the needs displaced people, the team partners with politicians, policy makers and civil society to bring these solutions to life. We take pride in being solutions-oriented and creative. We are precise in our tactics, and messages. We lead change year over year, knowing that system change takes dedicated focus while maintaining the flexibility to respond to emerging needs. Finally, we are collaborative, working not only with programs, strategy, research and innovation, and communications teams across the IRC, but also externally, constantly seeking to new ideas and perspectives from others in the humanitarian sector and beyond. IRC UK IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing. In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm. Job Overview As the Advocacy Manager, you are responsible for crafting our influence strategies on refugee issues, using IRC s programmatic and research evidence, surgical policy and practice solutions, and trusted brand to inspire collective action. You are the go-to expert for understanding current political and policy trends in the UK and how our policies support or clash with political agendas. You contribute your fresh insights and analysis to inform IRC s influence approaches, tactics, and messages. Major Responsibilities: • Advocacy Strategy: Lead and deliver advocacy strategies, collaborating with policy leads, public advocacy and communications colleagues, to advance IRC s key advocacy objectives. • Influence Analysis: Develop power maps for key policy issues to identify influence priorities and targets. Work with team to support development and execution of creative influence strategies, including with nontraditional partners encouraging IRC to develop innovative approaches to advocacy as usual. • Stakeholder management: Support efforts to build IRC s credibility, profile and relationships by engaging with political stakeholders and supporting opportunities to raise IRC s profile at key meetings and events. • Political and Policy Tracking. Expand IRC s political reach by tracking and analysing shifting government positions, individuals engaging on our issues, and the politics around our issues. Translate policy asks into political asks. Track political processes and profile opportunities / events; including bills, select committee inquiries, and other parliamentary and political developments. Analyse and report on relevant political and policy trends and regularly communicate across external relations teams. • Policy Engagement: Contribute to policy generation by providing UK specific analysis that increases the credibility and efficacy of our solutions. Support IRC s policy team in identifying and developing policy priorities that are impactful and achievable for the UK. • Communications: Provide market and audience expertise to communications team to craft public advocacy in the UK. Support team in developing communications strategy and develop materials for advocacy targets, including digital/social content and take actions. Support planning and implementation of strategic activities including events. • Spokesperson: Act as an IRC spokesperson and as a key interlocutor with political stakeholders. • Teamwork: Support a positive team culture by acting openly and collaboratively, supporting colleagues in their work and sharing credit with others where appropriate. • Steward Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: both in the culture of IRC, as well as through a client-led approach to our policy solutions and influencing work. Key Working Relationships: Position reports to: UK Advocacy Director Internal contacts: Policy and Advocacy colleagues, Communications, Technical Excellence leads; International Programs leads, President s Office, External Relations Department External contacts: Parliamentarians, government officials, key opinion formers, think tanks and sector colleagues in the UK. Job Requirements: Work experience: • Demonstrated experience in advocacy strategy development with a focus on creativity, strategy, and critical thinking. 5-7 years of experience working on refugee issues. Demonstrated skills and competencies: • Proven success in creating and implementing strategies that influence/impact on legislative and executive policy. • Deep understanding of relevant the UK s political structures and processes, and familiar with leverage points within these institutions that can be targeted to achieve policy change objectives. • Ability to think strategically and creatively, being oriented towards solutions when traditional advocacy means do not suffice. • Extensive knowledge of refugee issues in the UK. • Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with experts, high level decision-makers, and colleagues in the refugee fields. • Experience in refugee-led advocacy is an asset. • Excellent writing skills and the ability to translate sophisticated material and data into coherent narratives that resonate with policymakers. • Strong network of influencers and policy makers in the UK. • Ability to work quickly against deadlines. • Initiative and ability to work independently on fast-paced issues, and balance competing demands.
JOB TITLE: Global Student Employment Journey Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Student Employment Journey Lead will play a strategic role to design and lead a comprehensive employment strategy to support diverse student profiles worldwide across all our brands. You will bridge the gap between education and employment ensuring that students acquire the skills, experiences, and opportunities necessary to succeed in a competitive global job market. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and execute the global student employment journey, ensuring students receive structured, scalable, and effective support from enrolment to post-graduation. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy, Design and Collaboration • Design, implement and maintain a global employment student journey map from enrolment to alumni. • Lead the development and integration of the career curriculum within academic programmes across all our brands and regions. • Partner with regional teams to embed employment into the student experience to ensure consistent delivery of employment initiatives across all brands and geographies. Programme Delivery • Design key global workshops and events (e.g. CV, CL, assessments), bootcamps and co-curricular programmes across geographies. • Create global toolkits for local/ brand use. • Align peer mentoring, career coaching, and career fairs under a cohesive global experience model. • Design engaging content for our online global employment module. Evaluation & Innovation • Continuously evaluate and optimise student-facing employment touchpoints and interventions. • Leverage data and technology to enhance learner experience and career outcomes. Alumni Programme • Builds and manage a centralised alumni engagement programme and online content. • Develops alumni mentoring models, speaker series and giving-back pathways etc. • Integrates alumni into employer and student-facing strategies. • Creates dashboards and feedback loops from alumni into programme design. • Oversees local brand programmes. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Background in Early Careers/Emerging Talent or Graduate Talent Recruitment and Development: Ideally, the candidate with experience working in a corporate environment or a blend of corporate and higher education careers services experience. • Proven experience in global team leadership and cross-cultural collaboration. • Expertise in programme/ training design and curriculum development. • Expertise in designing and managing alumni networks, events and programmes. • Strong understanding of student lifecycle and career development models. • Knowledge of coaching and mentoring models. • Excellent project and stakeholder management skills, ideally in matrix organisations. • Data-informed approach to learner experience design. • Creative, innovative and impact driven. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
JOB TITLE: Global Student Employment Journey Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe-we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global • Global Banking School • GBS Dubai • GEDU Services • ICN Artem • Schiller International University • EMA Education • MLA College • APAC Australia • English Path • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our "global strategy with local roots." This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs. • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks. • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally. • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide. • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students. • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship. • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies. • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness. • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Student Employment Journey Lead will play a strategic role to design and lead a comprehensive employment strategy to support diverse student profiles worldwide across all our brands. You will bridge the gap between education and employment ensuring that students acquire the skills, experiences, and opportunities necessary to succeed in a competitive global job market. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and execute the global student employment journey, ensuring students receive structured, scalable, and effective support from enrolment to post-graduation. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy, Design and Collaboration • Design, implement and maintain a global employment student journey map from enrolment to alumni. • Lead the development and integration of the career curriculum within academic programmes across all our brands and regions. • Partner with regional teams to embed employment into the student experience to ensure consistent delivery of employment initiatives across all brands and geographies. Programme Delivery • Design key global workshops and events (e.g. CV, CL, assessments), bootcamps and co-curricular programmes across geographies. • Create global toolkits for local/ brand use. • Align peer mentoring, career coaching, and career fairs under a cohesive global experience model. • Design engaging content for our online global employment module. Evaluation & Innovation • Continuously evaluate and optimise student-facing employment touchpoints and interventions. • Leverage data and technology to enhance learner experience and career outcomes. Alumni Programme • Builds and manage a centralised alumni engagement programme and online content. • Develops alumni mentoring models, speaker series and giving-back pathways etc. • Integrates alumni into employer and student-facing strategies. • Creates dashboards and feedback loops from alumni into programme design. • Oversees local brand programmes. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Background in Early Careers/Emerging Talent or Graduate Talent Recruitment and Development: Ideally, the candidate with experience working in a corporate environment or a blend of corporate and higher education careers services experience. • Proven experience in global team leadership and cross-cultural collaboration. • Expertise in programme/ training design and curriculum development. • Expertise in designing and managing alumni networks, events and programmes. • Strong understanding of student lifecycle and career development models. • Knowledge of coaching and mentoring models. • Excellent project and stakeholder management skills, ideally in matrix organisations. • Data-informed approach to learner experience design. • Creative, innovative and impact driven. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems and employability analytics platforms. • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors. • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management. • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling. • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers' information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's degree. OTHER INFORMATION: The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy. • the GEDU's Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU's Environmental Policy. • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.
