Growth & Innovation Director, Education & Partnerships

Doddpartners; St Albans; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oaklands College seeks an Executive Director of Innovation and Commercial Growth to lead the group’s commercial strategy, securing and managing the business pipeline and driving international and sponsorship activities.

You will steer estates-led enterprise initiatives, shape compelling solutions across sports and leisure opportunities, and build partnerships that deliver growth and competitive outcomes for the Oaklands Educational Group.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing large-scale opportunities in education or leisure services.
• Ability to influence, inform, and build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in customer-centric organisations operating at scale.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving能力.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy for the Oaklands Educational Group.
• Secure and manage the business pipeline across commercial enterprises.
• Drive external investment, sponsorship, international activity and brand profile.
• Steer estates-led enterprise activity and deliver commercially compelling solutions.

Skills

Business development

Strategic planning

Partnerships

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Experience in education sector

Job description

Oaklands College seeks an Executive Director of Innovation and Commercial Growth to lead the group’s commercial strategy, securing and managing the business pipeline and driving international and sponsorship activities.

You will steer estates-led enterprise initiatives, shape compelling solutions across sports and leisure opportunities, and build partnerships that deliver growth and competitive outcomes for the Oaklands Educational Group.