Business Development & Data Specialist

Salary: Competitive

Location: Dubai, UAE

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

An opportunity to join a world leading education organization reaching over a hundred million learners in 170+ countries. You will play a part in touching the lives of millions of individuals.

This is an exciting new opportunity for a Business Development & Data Specialist to join a passionate, fast-paced team providing world class support to our millions of customers and qualifications around the world.

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We're here to help further the University's mission – to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence.

About the role

You will work closely with the Head of Business Development, Resources, to help deliver our regional strategy with a strong focus on operational efficiency, data accuracy, sales growth, and distributor coordination. You will play a key part in ensuring accurate reporting and performance tracking across the region, providing essential support for planning, forecasting, and the achievement of business targets.

This position is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of operations and strategy. By aligning data, systems, and processes, you will create the foundations for effective business development and meaningful customer engagement. The role also offers clear ownership of defined areas, while contributing to broader strategic projects in collaboration with colleagues.

As part of this role, you will:

• Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values innovation, working together to find new and effective ways to address challenges and support Cambridge's growth.
• Play an active role in supporting the growth of market share by equipping colleagues with clear data insights, reports, and tools that highlight the value of Cambridge's education solutions.

About you

We are looking for an individual with a degree-level education, plus a solid understanding of international sales. You will bring a strong combination of analytical skills, operational focus, and customer orientation. With experience supporting sales or business development teams, you are confident in managing data, systems, and processes that enable strategic decision-making.

Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Salesforce, Power BI, Power Apps, or similar platforms.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate reporting under pressure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with fluency in English and Arabic to engage effectively with schools, distributors, and colleagues across the region.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Confidence to represent the organization in speaking engagements.
• Experience from the education sector would be beneficial.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, refer to the full job description via the link at the bottom of this advert.

Rewards & Benefits

At Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a flexible rewards package designed to support your well-being both in and out of work, including:

• Discretionary annual bonus
• 28 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Health Insurance for self and dependents, including dental
• Annual economy ticket to home country for self

We support a hybrid working culture and offer flexible arrangements to suit your needs; noting that this role is predominantly office-based, requiring regular presence at our Dubai office in Business Bay for 3-4 days per week.

Ready to pursue potential? Apply now.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 26th September 2025 and interviews are scheduled to take place on October 6th & 7th. If you are shortlisted, the interview will take place virtually via MS Teams and a role related task is required, for which a brief will be issued in advance of the interview.

Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

Why join us

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team of professionals helping millions of people all over the world to unlock their potential. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet.

We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.