Head of Professional School

Global University Systems (GUS)
London

London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Professional School to lead the growth and performance of our Professional Qualifications division.

This is a pivotal leadership role with full responsibility for the School's academic, operational and commercial success. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Vice Rector, you will own the Professional School P&L, drive revenue growth, strengthen accreditation partnerships, and ensure exceptional student outcomes.

What you'll be responsible for:

  • Leading the overall performance and growth of the Professional School

  • Owning the P&L, budget and financial performance

  • Driving enrolment growth in partnership with Marketing and Sales

  • Developing new revenue streams, including corporate training and strategic partnerships

  • Managing key accreditation relationships, including ACCA and AAT

  • Enhancing student satisfaction, retention and pass rates

  • Overseeing course quality, curriculum development and digital learning innovation

  • Leading and developing academic faculty and matrix teams across the business

What we're looking for:

  • Proven leadership experience within professional or higher education

  • Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) and degree-level education

  • Strong commercial acumen with P&L ownership and budget management experience

  • Track record of growing revenue and improving operational performance

  • Experience managing accreditation relationships (ACCA experience highly desirable)

  • Ability to lead through influence within a matrix organisation

Why join LSBF?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a growing Professional School, delivering outstanding student outcomes while building new commercial opportunities and strengthening LSBF's position in the professional education market.

Ready to lead growth, innovation and academic excellence? We'd love to hear from you.

LSBF is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population, striving to increase the representation of age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background of our employees.

Posted 2026-08-04

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