Executive Education and Business Development Manager

York St. John University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent annual leave

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Relocation support

Visa fees reimbursement

Job summary

York St John University in London is seeking an ambitious Executive Education and Business Development Manager to lead the growth of Executive Education and employer engagement at the London Campus.

You will identify opportunities, build strategic employer relationships, and develop compelling programmes in collaboration with academic and professional services colleagues across York. The role may involve occasional evening events and some travel to York.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, employer engagement, or income-generating activity.
• Ability to develop projects and partnerships from concept to delivery.
• Strong analytical, communication and project leadership skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and growth of Executive Education and employer engagement at London Campus.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities and build relationships with employers.
• Develop programmes, proposals and partnerships in collaboration with colleagues.
• Use market insight to identify opportunities and guide long-term planning.

Skills

Business development

Employer engagement

Account management

Client relationships

Job description

Location

London (including London Allowance)

Introduction to YSJ university

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.

Full time, Permanent

Salary

£44,551 to £53,467 (including London Allowance)

London

Located across two floors in East London Docs, the campus is perfectly situated for access to the area's rich and diverse amenities and part of a vibrant, co-inhabited educational environment.

The Team

Based at our London Campus, you will work within a collaborative structure alongside Employability and Employer Engagement colleagues and in close partnership with the University's Executive Education and Knowledge Exchange team in York.

Together, the teams are developing an ambitious, coordinated Executive Education offer which builds on existing provision in York while extending our reach with employers, professional bodies and external partners through the London Campus.

The Role

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially focused Executive Education and Business Development Manager to lead the development and growth of Executive Education, professional development and employer engagement opportunities at our London Campus.

You will identify and secure new business opportunities, build strategic employer and client relationships, and develop a strong pipeline of commercially viable Executive Education activity. Working with academic and professional services colleagues, you will turn employer and market needs into compelling programmes, proposals and partnerships.

You will use market intelligence and commercial insight to identify emerging opportunities, lead multiple Executive Education projects and contribute to longer-term business planning and growth. A key part of the role will be working closely with colleagues in York to create a joined-up University offer and maximise opportunities across our wider Knowledge Exchange activity.

Required Skills And Experience

You will bring demonstrable experience of business development, employer engagement, account management or income-generating activity, alongside experience of developing projects, partnerships or business opportunities from initial concept through to delivery.

You will be commercially aware and confident building relationships with external clients and influencing senior stakeholders. Strong analytical, communication and project leadership skills will be essential, together with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and turn complex customer or market needs into practical, innovative solutions.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, please contact Olivia Trodden, Head of Employability & Enterprise, [e-mail]

The role may involve occasional evening events and some travel to our York Campus.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Our Benefits Package

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)

Further Information About Life At YSJ

Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.

Closing Date

Wednesday 04 November 2026 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date

Tuesday 24 November 2026