Manager North, Pakistan - 7577

Cambridge University Press; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Private medical healthcare

Utility allowance

Provident Fund

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Cambridge International Education, part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, seeks a Manager for the North region based in Islamabad to nurture school relationships, expand Cambridge programmes, and support Cambridge schools in the area.

The role involves travel across the North and parts of Punjab, coordinating with UK teams, delivering seminars, and driving growth while staying abreast of education policy.

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• Proven track record in business development or sales.
• Strong negotiation skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Nurture existing relationships with schools in the North region.
• Drive sales growth across North with educational partners.
• Organize educational seminars and sector events.
• Collaborate with Cambridge teams in Pakistan and the UK.

Skills

Relationship building

English fluency

Urdu fluency

Problem solving

Public speaking

MS Office & IT

Education

University degree

Job description

Job Title: Manager,North

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

Hours: Full Time

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a significant impact in the internationalschool education?If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Cambridge InternationalEducationprepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part ofCambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.Our international qualifications are recognised by the world's best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career.

We are seeking a Manager for North region who willbe responsible fornurturing existingrelationships with schools and individuals throughout theterritoryand formulating plans aligned to schools' unique needs. This individual will play a key role in enhancing Cambridge International's presence within the education sector and supporting the training requirements of Cambridge schoolsin the area. The position also involves developing new strategic relationships and strengtheningexisting relationships to drive substantial business growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader in a new andimportant role.

The Role

Based in Islamabad, the successful candidate should expect significant travelaround North region as well as some parts ofthe Punjabprovince. In collaboration with both regional colleagues and UK-based teams, the Manager willidentifyand pursue opportunities tofacilitatemarket expansion, including organising educational seminars, conferences,communityeventsand other sector events.

Further responsibilitiesand accountabilitiesinclude:

• Supporting and managingexistingschool relationshipsintheNorth to ensure theirneeds are adequately addressed. The role will alsoassistteams overseeing compliance, inspections, registration of new schools, training programmes, research initiatives, and other school-related matters.

• Driving sales growth acrossNorth, you will engage extensively with the network of schools and potential educational partners.

• You will contribute as part of a team dedicated to strengthening relationships with stakeholders such as Cambridge schools, governmental bodies, higher education institutions, and other relevant parties. Working closely with functional leads and teams in both Pakistan and Cambridge is essential to fulfilling theseobjectives.

• RepresentingCambridge at national conferences and exhibitions, you will liaise with diverse stakeholder groups by presenting information about Cambridge programmes and qualifications.

Additionally, you will remain informed about educational policies in Pakistan, particularly in North, toadvisethe Senior Manager North and Deputy Country Director, Assessment,Pakistan,on strategic issues.

About You

A university degree isrequired. A comprehensive understanding of CambridgeUniversityPress & Assessment, its programmes, competitors, and educational policies in Pakistan and internationally is essential. The ideal candidate will have a proventrack recordin business development andpossessstrong negotiation skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement, interpersonal, diplomatic, and communication abilities are also critical for success in this role.

Credibility with school leaders and education policymakers is important, along with effective communication.You mustbe able towork independently with minimal supervision and collaborate across teams as needed.

Additionally,you will bring the following skills:

• Team player with ability to build relationships locally and internationally

• Fluency in Englishand Urdulanguage

• Problem-solving

• Confident in communication and presentations

• Proficientin Microsoft Office and ITliteracy

Rewards and benefits

We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:

• 24 days annual leave per annum plus the statutory public holidays

• Private Medical Healthcare - includes a spouse or partner and up to two dependants.

• Utility allowance

• Provident Fund

• Discretionary Annual Bonus

Ready to pursue your potential?

We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be25September 2026.We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expectinterviewsto take place in October 2026.

We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:

• First stage virtual interview via MS Teams(approx.45 mins).
  You'll be provided with a brief for a role related task which will need completion and return in advance of your interview.

• Final stage interview/meetingwiththe Country Director.

Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

Why join us

We area strong teamof 20 experienced, diligent, and supportive individuals based in offices across Islamabad,Karachiand Lahore. We work collaboratively across the country to achievehigh qualitysupport to our schools and teachers so that they can provide excellent teaching and learning in classrooms.

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential.You'llbelong to a collaborative teamthat'sexploring new and better ways to serve students,teachersand researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals,societyand the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth,developmentand progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it'ssafe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, genderidentityand sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.

We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought,backgroundand approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, activelyseekingto employ people from a wide range of different communities.