Global Partnership Lead; Student Employment & Skills Programmes

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 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.