Global Employer Partnership Lead (Student Employment & Skills Programmes) – GEDU Global Education
Location: London, UK – on site
Reports to: Global Head of Student Employment & Corporate Partnerships
Contract Type: Permanent
Function: GEDU Group – CEO Office
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 high‑impact, strategic role builds and nurtures 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Build 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 track and manage global employer interactions.
- Drive innovation and commercial growth through co‑creating cutting‑edge skill programmes.
- Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer insights into curriculum design.
- Deliver bespoke B2B training and executive education solutions to stimulate client demand and conversion.
- Establish and manage global industry advisory boards and facilitate regular feedback loops to inform strategic decisions.
- Lead global events and engagement, including employer participation in career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions.
- Design and deliver a world‑class global alumni strategy, creating mentoring, networking, and job placement opportunities.
- Support regional teams in building strong local employer relationships and engagement.
What You’ll Bring
- Good experience in employer partnerships, talent recruitment/acquisition, and early careers across 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 focused 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.
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