Associate Director, EMBA Recruitment and Business Development

Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting
of £1,500 per annum





Fixed-term (one year), full time





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.





Key responsibilities:





* 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.





Further information on this role can be found in the job description.





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




**All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and
Current Salary.**





For further guidance and support, please visit
**https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply**.





**The closing date for applications is 6 December 2024 at 12.00 noon. First
and second interviews will likely be held 12 December 2024 and 18 December
2024, respectively.**





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