Global Employer Partnership Lead (Student Employment & Skills Programmes)

GEDU
London
Location: London, UK on site

Reports to: Global Head of Student Employment & Corporate Partnerships

Contract Type: Permanent

Function: GEDU Group – CEO Office

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Global Education

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 | APAC Australia

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 you’ll build and nurture a powerful ecosystem of employer partnerships across sectors and geographies. You’ll co-create career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and industry-informed curricula (skills based) that directly shape the futures of our students.

If you’re passionate about connecting education with employment, thrive in global environments, and love building meaningful partnerships—this is your opportunity to lead change at scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Building Global Strategic Employer Partnerships

- Forge high-value relationships with employers across tech, finance, healthcare, and more.

- Develop toolkits and engagement plans to attract and retain industry partners.

- Maintain a centralised CRM to build, track and manage global employer interactions.

2. Driving Innovation & Commercial Growth

- Co-create cutting-edge skills programmes with employers globally - think apprenticeships, certifications, and live projects.

- Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer insights into curriculum design.

- Deliver bespoke B2B training and executive education solutions – stimulate client demand and convert business.

3. Leading 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.

- Share best practices through global toolkits for local teams.

4. Orchestrating Global Events & Engagement

- Lead employer participation in global career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions.

- Curate a global calendar of employer engagement activities.

- Ensure a consistent and compelling brand experience across all campuses.

5. Elevating 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.

6. Collaborating Across Our Global & Regional Teams

- Support regional teams (our brands) in building strong local employer relationships and engagement.

What You’ll Bring

- Good experience in employer partnerships (e.g. CIMA, CFA etc.), talent recruitment/ talent acquisition (agency or in house across multiple sectors), early careers (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.

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
Posted 2025-11-24

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