Associate Director, Business Development

The University of London

The University of London is the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 London-based universities, many of which are among the highest-ranking universities in the world.

Collectively the federation represents a cohort of some 250,000 learners and 50,000 academic and professional services staff. Within this cohort are around 40,000 University of London students who study programmes which are developed and delivered in partnership with our 17 federation members.

The University of London is also home to the School of Advanced Study, the national centre for the humanities and a champion for the arts and humanities.

Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global.

Our passion for increasing access to education and mobilising the collective power and expertise of the federation is central to our ability to transform lives around the world and address the global challenges of the future.

Global Business Development

Global Business Development Directorate, part of University of London Worldwide (UoLW), leads on sustained growth through effective business development strategies based on close knowledge of markets and regulatory contexts, strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, the matching of a new and redeveloped portfolio of programmes with identified demand in target markets, Recognised Teaching Centre (RTC) monitoring and support, and close liaison with federation members and academic partners, including account and contract management.

The Directorate is responsible for the management of all RTC relationships and new commercial opportunities related to UoLW academic and service delivery to students and will play a key role in the management of the Teaching Centres Committee.

Associate Director, Business Development will support the Director of Global Business Development in shaping and executing the University’s TNE strategy to meet the growth targets, and provide strategic leadership for the Business Development team, with accountability for the quality, cost-efficiency, and effectiveness of expanding the Recognised Teaching Centre network, as well as managing productive relationships with online and institutional partners, governments, and sponsors.

This role works closely with a variety of stakeholders across the University of London to drive business opportunities and support the outreach plan. This pivotal role focuses on using data and intelligence to inform and craft the strategy for focused regional expansion and growth opportunities.

The postholder will lead regional teams of specialists to ensure the achievement of key performance indicators and enhance University of London brand visibility and influence globally.

For a full role profile, please refer to the job description below.

Further information

Please submit your application by midnight on 18th December 2025.

The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, most employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.

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