Education Manager

Colgate; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive seeks an Education Manager to lead professional education for dental students and clinicians across the UK and Ireland. You will build partnerships with 44 dental schools, deliver science-led education, and collaborate with Scientific Affairs, Marketing, and Leadership teams.

You will manage content delivery, events, and digital learning, while ensuring compliance, ROI, and data-driven decisions.

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required?: Travel - 75% of time or more

Posting Start Date: 29/09/2026

Remote

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.

Location: Field-Based (South of the UK)

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.

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.