Associate Director, EMBA Recruitment and Business Development

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for education, business development and global engagement? Saïd Business School is seeking an accomplished professional to join our team as Associate Director, EMBA Recruitment and Business Development. This pivotal role leads the recruitment, admissions and business development efforts for our globally renowned Oxford Executive MBA Programme (EMBA), a part-time programme that empowers leaders to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment. The Associate Director will lead a dynamic team to achieve recruitment targets, with a strong emphasis on diversity and supporting sponsorship opportunities. They will develop and implement a strategic recruitment plan in partnership with the EMBA Programme Director, ensuring global reach and alignment with Saïd Business School's objectives.,

• Attract and admit 140 high-calibre students annually, delivering an exceptional admissions process.
• Maintain the programme's international reach and uphold its reputation for academic excellence.
• Work closely with central marketing and programme services teams to enhance the candidate and student journey.
• Manage and develop relationships with corporate clients, creating long-term value and engagement opportunities.
  
  You will demonstrate a proven ability to achieve ambitious targets, manage budgets effectively and work collaboratively in a matrix environment. You will be commercially astute, skilled at building networks and adept in using CRM software to drive business development. A commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for achieving results and resilience in addressing complex challenges are also key, as is the ability to foster effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.
We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:
• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Cycle loan scheme
• Plus, many other University benefits