Executive Education and Business Development Manager (144-26)

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

Job summary

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

You will identify and secure new business opportunities, build strategic relationships with employers, and develop a strong pipeline of commercially viable activity, collaborating with colleagues in York to create a joined-up university offer across Knowledge

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of business development, employer engagement, account management or income-generating activity.
• Experience developing projects, partnerships or business opportunities from initial concept through to delivery.
• Commercially aware and able to build relationships with external clients and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and growth of Executive Education, professional development and employer engagement at the London Campus.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities and build strategic employer relationships.
• Develop a strong pipeline of commercially viable Executive Education activity and turn market needs into programmes and partnerships.
• Work with academic and professional services to align offerings with York expectations and wider Knowledge Exchange initiatives.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Employer engagement

Project leadership

Job description

Full time, Permanent

Location: London

Salary: 44,551 to 53,467 (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.

Our success is founded on the quality of our teaching and research, our strong external partnerships and our ambition to create opportunities that deliver meaningful economic and social impact.

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.

Closing Date: 04 Nov 2026
Category: Professional Support (including Research vacancies)