Managing Director - Learning and Education Ref: DSA08215

Leading organisation - Learning and Education; London, Manchester, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education service provider in the UK is seeking a Managing Director to lead its operations and drive strategic growth. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in an international business environment and a proven track record in senior leadership. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to play a key role in shaping the future of the organization during a period of planned growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for growth

Exciting role in a global organization

Qualifications

• Proven record in a senior leadership role, ideally in an international setting.
• Experience working with government bodies and international trade organisations.
• Ability to shape and direct growth strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff activities regarding representation with key bodies.
• Work with commercial teams on sales and marketing strategies.
• Lead strategic planning processes for organizational growth.

Skills

Experience in an International business environment

Senior Executive/Board position experience

Knowledge of change management

Ability to lead diverse, remote teams

Experience in promoting brands

Job description

Managing Director – Learning and Education Ref: DSA08215

Leading organisation - Learning and Education

Published

August 15, 2025

Location

Hybrid / Remote Ideally Birmingham / London / Manchester base, United Kingdom

Managing Director – Learning and Education Services Provider

We are currently working on behalf of a leading learning and education business in their search for a new MD. The role is available due to retirement of the current MD and restructuring of the board across the UK. They are part of a global business that offers accredited and professional learning and education services on a worldwide basis.

The new MD will oversee the general activities of the staff with regards to representation with government bodies, international trade organisations, non-governmental bodies and professional and International corporate businesses and will work closely with the commercial teams to instigate a strategic sales and marketing plan.

To apply for this prestigious and high profile role, it is essential that you have experience of working in an International business environment or International organisation ideally in a Senior Executive/Board position. You will most likelly have been responsible for a wide range of activities and had close involvement in shaping, leading and directing functions including promotion of the brand, communications and growth strategies.

You should have knowledge of working within an International, multi-cultural environment and experience in change management and bringing together diverse , remote teams.

Experience of working in a similar training, learning or education business will be beneficial although not essential. Most importantly, you should appreciate and understand the requirements of working with educational bodies, government and other related sectors . This is a critical appointment for the business and you will be joining them at an exciting time of continued planned growth and development.

The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to play a fundamental part in shaping and guiding the future of an International organisation.