Head of Business Development

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization is seeking a Head of Business Development based in London to spearhead growth initiatives and lead a dedicated team across Europe. This dynamic role focuses on strategic partnerships and shaping Yugo's future in student living, making it an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented individual.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development and leadership.
• Strong network within the education industry.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth through mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships.
• Lead and develop a high-performing business development team.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to expand global footprint.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Job description

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Head of Business Development, London (City of London)

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London (City of London), United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Yugo is a trusted name for student housing globally. Every day, we connect young people to opportunities and students to amazing spaces. At Yugo, we do things differently — focusing on people, planet, and passion.

Our vision is to be the leading global student living brand, working closely with our student customers to build a better future. We have set pillars such as YugoEco, YuPro, and YuGo to transform students’ lives for the better — You Live, Learn & Work with Yugo. Our stakeholders include students, universities, investors, parents, and our sister companies within the Dot group.

We seek a dynamic, strategic, and commercially minded Business Development Leader responsible for driving Yugo’s growth, securing new business, and leading a high-performing team across European markets. This role is key to Yugo’s expansion through mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships, shaping the future of student living.

Based in London with regular European travel, this is an excellent opportunity for a passionate, results-driven individual to make a significant impact. You will report to the SVP Commercial and collaborate with senior leadership to expand Yugo’s global footprint.

For a confidential discussion and the candidate brochure, contact our recruitment partner MRG Global Christopher Mackenzie at [emailprotected].

Application deadline: Sunday, 29th June.