Associate Director, Partnerships, Executive Education
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Associate Director, Partnerships, Executive Education
Join to apply for the Associate Director, Partnerships, Executive Education role at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Grade 9: £55,636 - £70,029 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)
Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford is a global leader in executive education. We equip individuals and organisations to tackle world-scale challenges through transformational learning experiences. We are now seeking an outstanding strategic leader to join our Executive Education department as Associate Director of Partnerships — a senior role central to our growth ambitions and impact.
As Associate Director of Partnerships, you will drive the growth of a key strategic portfolio currently generating around £8 million annually. Reporting to the Director of Programmes and Partnerships, you will take full responsibility for accelerating revenue, deepening client value and shaping the future of our partnership strategy — with a goal to double Executive Education revenue in three years.
Key responsibilities:
* Direct a portfolio of strategic partnerships, delivering sustainable growth of 10–20% annually.
* Build and manage high-value, long-term relationships across global markets.
* Inspire and develop a team of Senior Client Relationship Managers.
* Champion excellence in relationship management, governance and client satisfaction.
* Support cross-school growth through partnership strategy, innovation and cross-selling.
You will be a strategic and motivated leader with a proven ability to manage high-value portfolios and forge impactful partnerships. You will also bring deep expertise in executive education or B2B consultative services, along with a strong track record in developing growth strategies in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and influencing skills are essential, as is the confidence to engage senior stakeholders across global markets.
Further information on this role can be found in the job description at https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/278/associate-director-partnerships-executive-education.html.
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
* Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
* Discounted bus travel
* Subsidised onsite catering
* Plus, many other University benefits
To apply, please send your CV, cover letter/supporting statement and current salary to Martin Hawes at The Edge Selection mgh@theedgeselection.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is 18 August 2025 at 12.00 noon.
Are you interested in joining Saïd Business School’s talent pool and/or receiving our job alerts? Register at https://careers.sbs.ox.ac.uk/registration.aspx.
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Mid-Senior level
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Strategy/Planning, Public Relations, and Consulting
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Research Services and Higher Education
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