Vice President – Education, Workforce & Public Affairs

• Vice President – Education, Workforce & Public Affairs

About MSM Unify

MSM Unify is a Canadian global education and employability platform operating across 20+ countries. We empower institutions, governments, and employers by bridging the global skills gap through ethical international talent pipelines, integrated student mobility, transnational education, and employer-driven partnerships. As we scale globally, employer contracts and workforce partnerships are at the core of our next phase of impact.

Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Vice President – Education, Workforce & Public Affairs, UK . This senior contract role will anchor MSM Unify’s strategic direction in the UK by leading academic alliances, employer partnerships, and public sector engagement.

You will be the key connector between the UK and the world—creating new pathways for students, institutions, and industries.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Alliances & Transnational Education (TNE)

• Build and manage high-impact partnerships with UK universities and colleges.
• Lead the development of TNE models including joint degrees, articulation agreements, and exchange programs.
• Support UK institutions in internationalizing their academic offerings and student base.

Employer Partnerships & Workforce Recruitment

• Develop employer tie‑ups across sectors to recruit international talent in alignment with the UK’s workforce needs.
• Design ethical, scalable workforce recruitment and job‑readiness programs.
• Create industry‑academia collaborations to enhance employability outcomes.

Government Projects & Public Affairs

• Identify and lead government contracts, workforce development projects, and public‑private initiatives.
• Engage with ministries, regional authorities, and policymakers to align MSM Unify’s programs with national goals.
• Represent MSM Unify in relevant forums and networks across education, mobility, and public policy.

Candidate Profile

• 12–15+ years of leadership in international education, public affairs, workforce strategy, or cross-border partnerships.
• Strong network across the UK’s higher education, employer, and government ecosystems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high‑level partnerships and secure multi‑stakeholder engagements. Business‑level fluency in English; additional European language proficiency is a plus.
• Excellent cross‑cultural communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the UK and internationally.

Why Join MSM Unify?

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with a global, mission‑driven Canadian organization. As our senior leader in the UK, you will operate at the intersection of education, employment, and public affairs — contributing to the UK’s global competitiveness and the future of its talent pipeline.

Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

Our senior executives and team managers aren’t just experienced and knowledgeable. They are also dependable, insightful, and happily work with teams to meet our goals together.

There’s never a dull day here, and you won’t get stuck in a single routine or campaign. We offer the chance to work on career-defining projects at MSM or for our partner institutions.

Just as we work hard to help students of the world achieve their study-abroad aspirations, we equip our staff with learning opportunities for their personal and professional growth and advancement.

At MSM, we’re in it for the long haul. We work with people who aim to grow with us and take MSM to new heights around the world. Everyone is a partner for growth.

It is our policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry or ethnic origin, nationality, religious belief, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, family or marital status, and pregnancy.