Senior Business Development Specialist

About the job Senior Business Development Specialist

A leading education institution is seeking a commercially astute and well-connected Senior Business Development Specialist to drive strategic partnerships, institutional growth, and market positioning.

It is a strategic external-facing position requiring influence, credibility, and deep relationship capital across key sectors.

The Opportunity

The Senior Business Development Specialist will play a pivotal role in expanding institutional presence and strengthening partnerships across:

• Government entities and regulatory bodies
• Universities and academic institutions
• Hospitality groups and hotel operators
• Food & Beverage organisations and industry stakeholders

The role requires someone who understands the operational dynamics of education institutions and can translate industry collaboration into tangible growth, visibility, and long-term institutional value.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and executing strategic business development plans aligned with institutional objectives
• Building and nurturing high-level relationships across government, academia, hospitality, and F&B sectors
• Identifying partnership opportunities, sponsorships, and collaborative programmes
• Representing the institution at industry forums, exhibitions, and high-level meetings
• Driving initiatives that increase enrolment pipelines, corporate engagement, and brand visibility
• Supporting leadership in stakeholder engagement and institutional positioning

Ideal Profile

We are seeking a professional who brings:

• Proven experience in business development within the education sector or closely related institutional environments
• Strong understanding of education operations and governance frameworks
• Established networks within government entities, universities, hotels, and F&B sectors
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and public relations capabilities
• High credibility, executive presence, and stakeholder management maturity
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining commercially driven

What Makes This Role Distinct

• Direct impact on institutional growth and market expansion
• High visibility and stakeholder-facing exposure
• Opportunity to shape strategic partnerships across sectors
• Platform to build long-term institutional influence

This appointment aligns with national workforce development initiatives and institutional requirements.