Global Employer Partnership Lead (Student Employment & Skills Programmes)

Location: London, UK on site

Reports to: Global Head of Student Employment & Corporate Partnerships

Contract Type: Permanent

Function: GEDU Group - CEO Office

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Global Education

At GEDU, we're on a mission to transform lives through education. Operating across 15 countries-including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and Europe-we serve over 75,000 students through a diverse portfolio of institutions and programmes. From PhDs to apprenticeships, language schools to business education, we're committed to delivering real-world impact and exceptional student outcomes.

Our brands include:

Global Banking School Schiller International University English Path GEDU Services ICN Artem MLA College Global U EMA Education GBS Dubai APAC Australia

About the Role

We're looking for a Global Employer Partnerships Lead (Student Employment and Skills Programmes) to spearhead our global employer engagement strategy. This is a high-impact, strategic role where you'll build and nurture a powerful ecosystem of employer partnerships across sectors and geographies. You'll co-create career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and industry-informed curricula (skills based) that directly shape the futures of our students.

If you're passionate about connecting education with employment, thrive in global environments, and love building meaningful partnerships-this is your opportunity to lead change at scale.

What You'll Be Doing 1. Building Global Strategic Employer Partnerships

- Forge high-value relationships with employers across tech, finance, healthcare, and more.

- Develop toolkits and engagement plans to attract and retain industry partners.

- Maintain a centralised CRM to build, track and manage global employer interactions.

2. Driving Innovation & Commercial Growth

- Co-create cutting-edge skills programmes with employers globally - think apprenticeships, certifications, and live projects.

- Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer insights into curriculum design.

- Deliver bespoke B2B training and executive education solutions - stimulate client demand and convert business.

3. Leading Global Industry Advisory Boards

- Establish and manage global advisory boards to keep our programmes market-relevant.

- Facilitate regular feedback loops to inform strategic decisions and curriculum updates.

- Share best practices through global toolkits for local teams.

4. Orchestrating Global Events & Engagement

- Lead employer participation in global career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions.

- Curate a global calendar of employer engagement activities.

- Ensure a consistent and compelling brand experience across all campuses.

5. Elevating Global Alumni Impact

- Design and deliver a world-class global alumni strategy and programme.

- Create opportunities for mentoring, networking, and job placements across our student and graduate communities.

6. Collaborating Across Our Global & Regional Teams

- Support regional teams (our brands) in building strong local employer relationships and engagement.

What You'll Bring

- Good experience in employer partnerships (e.g. CIMA, CFA etc.), talent recruitment/ talent acquisition (agency or in house across multiple sectors), early careers (multiple sectors).

- A strong network of employer contacts and experience engaging alumni communities.

- Proven ability to build and scale strategic partnerships across sectors and geographies.

- Experience co-creating programmes with industry partners.

- Skilled in managing advisory boards and translating insights into action.

- Excellent event planning and relationship management skills.

- Comfortable working across academic, operational, and regional teams.

- Agile and responsive to global employment trends.

- Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments.

- Strong analytical skills with a focus on impact measurement and KPIs.

Digital & Data Skills

- Proficient in Office 365, CRM systems, and employability analytics platforms.

- Able to lead platform implementation and optimisation globally.

- Skilled in data governance, GDPR compliance, and dashboard creation.

- Comfortable using data to drive decisions and improve performance.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree required.

Why GEDU?

- Be part of a global mission to make education more impactful and accessible.

- Work with a diverse, international team of changemakers.

- Influence the future of student employment across multiple sectors and countries.

- Enjoy a role that blends strategy, innovation, and relationship-building.