Director of Executive Education

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% at postgraduate level), from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last decade City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.

Background

Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) is a triple-accredited business school located in the heart of the City of London. The School is ranked 4th best in London by the Financial Times and 5th best in the UK for business and management research.

We are known for our world-class business education, excellent research reputation, and our deep engagement with practice. We are proud to be part of City, University of London. Our vision is to be a leading global Business School that builds and sustains communities of inquisitive practitioners who positively impact business and the professions, and ultimately, benefit society and the environment.

Responsibilities

Bayes ExecEd is the Executive Education arm of Bayes Business School and we are now seeking a Director of Executive Education to join our team. This individual will be responsible for developing and delivering on the strategic plan which focuses on both bespoke programmes and open programmes (i.e pre-packaged offerings).

They will need strong networking and influencing skills, working with both Deans and Heads across the School as well as academics, gaining trust and credibility of the faculty. The new Director of Executive Education will be critical in growing the business through further developing the bespoke education service as well as re-designing and expanding the open programmes.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will need to be proficient at winning new business for the school and adept at ensuring clients bring repeat custom. This is a unique opportunity for someone to make a significant impact to the executive education landscape within a top UK Business School. We are looking for someone with drive and ambition to not only further our offering but to ensure we are world leaders within executive education.

There has been renewed growth of Bayes ExecEd following the pandemic and this indicates the increasing brand recognition of Bayes in the competitive ExecEd market, particularly in the two core markets where the school operates (London and the MENA region) and is a sign that significant growth opportunities are ahead.

Additional Information

City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme & benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training & development.

How to Apply

The closing date for all applications, which should be in the form of a CV & cover letter & addressed to bayes@minervasearch.com is 9th January 2023.

For further information please contact Minerva (minervasearch.com)

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