Education Manager

Colgate-Palmolive Company; City Of London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking an Education Manager to anchor our professional strategy across the UK and Ireland, building relationships with dental schools and clinicians from the first day of university through their careers.

In this field-based, high-visibility role you will create science-led education, run live workshops and digital programs, and collaborate with Scientific Affairs, Marketing and Leadership to turn insights into strategy.

Qualifications

• Outstanding public speaking, group facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, influence, and negotiation capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to measure ROI, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder partnerships with 44 dental schools across the UK and Ireland and delivery of education.
• Content strategy and digital communications for live events and the Colgate Professional Education Hub.
• Insights, budgeting and governance including ROI analysis and compliance; manage A&P budget.

Skills

Master Communicator

Relationship Builder

Commercially Minded

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #176261 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Subsidiary: UK

Location: Field-Based (South of the UK)

Reporting To: Oral Health Leadership (OHL) Manager

Salary: £45,000-£50,000

Make an Impact Beyond the Classroom

At Colgate-Palmolive, we are committed to building a future to smile about. As our Education Manager, you will sit at the center of our professional strategy, positioning Colgate as an indispensable, science-first oral health partner for dental students and practicing clinicians across the UK and Ireland.

In this dynamic, high-visibility role, you will nurture relationships from a student's very first day at university through their professional career - fostering trust, brand advocacy, and active recommendation of Colgate's Professional oral care portfolio.

Why You'll Love This Role

• High-Impact Engagement: Deliver engaging, science-led education directly to 44 dental schools across the UK and Ireland.
• Creative Freedom & Ownership: Develop dynamic educational content, manage live workshops, and run modern digital engagement strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal Scientific Affairs, Marketing, and Leadership teams to turn front-line insights into real-world business strategies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Stakeholder Partnerships & Education Delivery

• Build and nurture long-term partnerships with key faculty, university leaders, and student bodies across 44 dental schools in the UK and Ireland.
• Act as the authentic "Voice of the Student," engaging regularly with key stakeholders to tailor educational strategies and content.
• Plan and deliver interactive educational presentations, scientific product sessions, and hands-on workshops tailored to professional needs.
• Host networking events and community oral health initiatives that cultivate early brand advocacy.

2. Content Strategy, Digital & Communications

• Collaborate cross-functionally to build best-in-class educational content for live events and the Colgate Professional Education Hub.
• Manage internal and external communications, including crafting social media content and working with external agencies to design promotional materials.
• Leverage educational programs to drive first-party data (1PD) acquisition through our Learning Management System (LMS) and internal digital ecosystem.

3. Insights, Budgeting & Governance

• Provide systematic market insights, feedback on student needs, and competitor intelligence to Scientific Affairs and Marketing teams.
• Manage the Advertising & Promotional (A&P) budget, conducting monthly spend reviews and evaluating the ROI of events.
• Maintain strict adherence to compliance, pharmacovigilance standards, and safety/quality reporting protocols.

What You Bring

Core Competencies

• Master Communicator: Outstanding public speaking, group facilitation, and presentation skills-you know how to hold a room.
• Relationship Builder: Exceptional stakeholder management, influence, and negotiation capabilities.
• Commercially Minded: Strong analytical skills with the ability to measure ROI, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.

Personal Attributes

• Autonomous & Driven: A self-starter who thrives in a field-based environment with high independence.
• Dynamic & Collaborative: High energy, authentic, and passionate about building inclusive, team-oriented partnerships.
• Detail-Oriented: Thorough in follow-through, compliance tracking, and administrative organization.

Ready to Lead the Future of Oral Health?

If you're passionate about education, relationship-building, and making a lasting mark in the dental industry, we want to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.