Global Employer Partnership Lead (Student Employment & Skills Programmes)

About the Role

We\'re looking for a Global Employer Partnerships Lead (Student Employment and Skills Programmes) to spearhead our global employer engagement strategy. This is a high-impact, strategic role where

Responsibilities

  • Develop insight into curriculum design by delivering bespoke B2B training and executive education solutions to stimulate client demand and convert business.
  • Lead Global Industry Advisory Boards: establish and manage global advisory boards to keep our programmes market-relevant, facilitate regular feedback loops to inform strategic decisions and curriculum updates, and share best practices through global toolkits for local teams.
  • Orchestrate Global Events & Engagement: lead employer participation in global career fairs, networking events and panel discussions, curate a global calendar of employer engagement activities, and ensure a consistent and compelling brand experience across all campuses.
  • Elevate Global Alumni Impact: design and deliver a world-class global alumni strategy and programme, create opportunities for mentoring, networking and job placements across our student and graduate communities.
  • Collaborate across our global and regional teams: support regional teams in building strong local employer relationships and engagement.

What You\'ll Bring

  • Good experience in employer partnerships (e.g. CIMA, CFA, etc.) and talent recruitment/ acquisition across multiple sectors.
  • A strong network of employer contacts and experience engaging alumni communities.
  • Proven ability to build and scale strategic partnerships across sectors and geographies.
  • Experience co‑creating programmes with industry partners.
  • Skilled in managing advisory boards and translating insights into action.
  • Excellent event planning and relationship management skills.
  • Comfortable working across academic, operational and regional teams.
  • Agile and responsive to global employment trends.
  • Experience leading cross‑cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments.
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on impact measurement and KPIs.

Digital & Data Skills

  • Proficient in Office 365, CRM systems and employability analytics platforms.
  • Able to lead platform implementation and optimisation globally.
  • Skilled in data governance, GDPR compliance and dashboard creation.
  • Comfortable using data to drive decisions and improve performance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor\'s degree required.

About GEDU

At GEDU, we\'re on a mission to transform lives through education. Operating across 15 countries—including the US, UK, UAE, Australia and Europe—we serve over 75,000 students through a diverse portfolio of institutions and programmes. From PhDs to apprenticeships, language schools to business education, we\'re committed to delivering real‑world impact and exceptional student outcomes. Our brands include Global Banking School, Schiller International University, English Path, GEDU Services, ICN Artem, MLA College, Global U, EMA Education, GBS Dubai and APAC Australia.

Why GEDU?

  • Be part of a global mission to make education more impactful and accessible.
  • Work with a diverse, international team of changemakers.
  • Influence the future of student employment across multiple sectors and countries.
  • Enjoy a role that blends strategy, innovation and relationship‑building.

Location

London, UK on site

Reports to

Global Head of Student Employment & Corporate Partnerships

Contract Type

Permanent

Function

GEDU Group - CEO Office

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