A leading global professional body is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Relationship Managerto join its team in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity for a partnership development managementprofessional with a passion for education and building meaningful, long-term relationships.
Dublin 1 - Hybrid 2 days office based
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Development, you will:
* Support the development and execution of strategic engagement plans with key education partners, including universities, training boards, and accredited learning providers.
* Identify new opportunities to grow the organisation’s presence and impact within the education sector, ensuring strong value propositions for all stakeholders.
* Assess and target potential partners based on strategic criteria and growth potential.
* Collaborate with internal teams to implement business development activities and achieve partnership goals.
* Build and maintain multi-level relationships with education partners, fostering collaboration and delivering on shared objectives.
* Champion global programmes and initiatives, ensuring consistent and effective implementation across education partners.
* Promote the organisation’s professional qualification and wider services through events, presentations, and engagement activities.
* Guide partners through relevant accreditation and support processes to strengthen performance and alignment.
* Keep education partners informed and prepared for updates to qualifications, services, and product offerings.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
* Proven experience in business development and relationship management, preferably within the education or training sector.
* A strong understanding of the education and skills development landscape.
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships up to senior leadership level.
* Strong communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal.
* A proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
* Effective networking and influencing skills with a consultative, solutions-focused approach.
* A global outlook and experience working in or with international organisations is desirable.
Please contact Leonie Gleeson for more information or apply through the link.
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