Business Development Manager – University Partnerships
1 week ago
Business Development Manager (University Partnerships)
Location:
Forest Gate, London (Head Office)
Job Type:
Part-Time (3 Days per Week)
Organisation:
Vive Education Group UK Ltd
Website:
About Us
Vive Education Group UK Ltd is a London-based education consultancy and training provider connecting international students, universities, and strategic partners worldwide. With active operations across the UK, South Asia, and the Middle East, we specialise in student recruitment, IELTS training, and AI-powered compliance systems such as
CAS-Ready
and
Vive Pay & Protect
.
Position Overview
We are seeking a
Business Development Manager (University Partnerships)
to join our London HQ. The ideal candidate will lead the development and expansion of UK and global university partnerships, manage institutional relationships, and support growth opportunities across our education and technology divisions.
This part-time position (3 days per week) is ideal for professionals experienced in
higher education business development, partnerships, or international recruitment
who want to contribute to a fast-growing education brand.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new partnership opportunities with
UK and international universities, colleges, and training providers
. - Negotiate and formalise
agency agreements, MoUs, and partnership proposals
with institutional partners. - Build and maintain strong relationships with
international offices, recruitment managers, and pathway providers
. - Work closely with the
Director of Partnerships
to expand B2B and university alliance portfolios. - Support development of
regional recruitment hubs
in South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. - Contribute to
marketing and recruitment campaigns
, partnership meetings, and education expos. - Research university partnership trends, commission models, and recruitment policies to inform strategic planning.
- Prepare
monthly partnership and performance reports
for the leadership team. - Coordinate
due diligence, compliance, and QA documentation
for institutional sign-ups. - Represent Vive Education Group professionally at events, online meetings, and stakeholder engagements.
Requirements
- Experience in
university partnerships, business development, or international education
. - Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong understanding of the
UK higher education landscape
. - Proactive, target-driven, and relationship-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones.
- Must have the
right to work in the UK
.
Benefits
- Flexible 3-day working week (on-site at Forest Gate HQ).
- Opportunity to grow with a
fast-expanding UK education group
. - Direct collaboration with UK and global universities.
- Performance-based incentives and professional development support.
To Apply:
Send your CV and a brief cover note outlining your experience in university partnerships to
- with the subject line
"Business Development Manager – University Partnerships (London HQ)"
.
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