Growth Director, External Engagement & Partnerships

THE ARTS EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Director of Enterprise and External Engagement to lead commercial growth and manage key external relationships. This strategic role involves overseeing marketing, development, and student recruitment initiatives while ensuring alignment with the institution's long-term goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, and a proven track record in fundraising or marketing. This position offers a competitive salary of £80k per annum and the opportunity to work collaboratively across the Executive Leadership Team.

Benefits

30 Days Annual Leave

All Year Round Position

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in commercial and external engagement roles.
• Proven success in developing multi-year growth strategies and generating income.
• Strong ability to interpret financial and market data.

Responsibilities

• Drive the institution's commercial growth and external engagement.
• Lead income-generating functions including marketing and outreach.
• Oversee recruitment and admissions strategy across the institution.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Marketing Skills

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent senior experience

Tools

CRM Systems

Digital Tools

Job description

A leading education institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Director of Enterprise and External Engagement to lead commercial growth and manage key external relationships. This strategic role involves overseeing marketing, development, and student recruitment initiatives while ensuring alignment with the institution's long-term goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, and a proven track record in fundraising or marketing. This position offers a competitive salary of £80k per annum and the opportunity to work collaboratively across the Executive Leadership Team.