Global Employer Partnership Lead (Student Employment & Skills Programmes) (Islington)

GBS UK; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global education organization in the UK is seeking a Global Employer Partnerships Lead to drive engagement strategies. In this strategic role, you'll forge high-value relationships with industry partners and co-create skills programs that shape student futures. The ideal candidate will have experience in employer partnerships, talent acquisition, and managing advisory boards, with a degree required. Join us to influence innovative education programs and global employment trends.

Benefits

Work with a diverse international team

Influence student employment across sectors

Qualifications

• Good experience in employer partnerships across multiple sectors.
• Proven ability to build strategic partnerships.
• Agile and responsive to global employment trends.

Responsibilities

• Forge relationships with employers across sectors.
• Drive innovation and commercial growth.
• Lead global industry advisory boards.
• Orchestrate global events and engagement.
• Design a global alumni strategy.

Skills

Employer partnerships experience

Talent recruitment

Strong network of employer contacts

Event planning skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Office 365

CRM systems

Job description

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

If youre 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 Youll 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 Youll 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

• Bachelors 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.