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Job Title: Business & Product Development Manager
SOC Code: 3545 - Sales Accounts and Business Development Managers

Location: London, UK
Job Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 20th of March 2023

About Us

The Strategic Centre (The SC) is a UK registered Company based in London.  At The SC we initiate, plan and lead international strategic partnerships for Academic, Research, HR Development, Training and Consultancy.
After extensive planning, strategy development and shaping long-term business model, this year The SC has started the implementation of its strategies with the strategic partners. The SC Strategic plan is to focus on the implementation of five main goals:
1)      To develop capabilities of the partner institutions in strategies of human resource development, business centres and entrepreneurship, support them with global experience and expertise in terms of planning, qualification, and training.
2)      To develop and enable partner institutions’ strategies for research funding programmes and joint research funding and support.
3)      To help building the capacities of the partner institutions to develop commercialisation strategies and align with the market needs and overall development.
4)      To support the strategic development of the partner institutions in scholarship and training programmes with high standards adapted to the industry needs in their countries.
5)      To improve the international competitiveness and ranking of the partner institutions by enhancing capacity, research, quality, and standards.
The SC main strategic activities focus on several international regions including, GCC and Central Asia (including Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan) regions, where we work closely on current projects and potential business opportunities with our strategic partners, including:

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Business & Product Development Manager to lead the organisation’s growth and innovation in the post-COVID-19 education and training environment. The successful candidate will identify business opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and drive international collaborations to expand our academic and research programmes. This role requires expertise in product development, strategic planning, and market expansion, with a focus on Central Asia, the Caucasus, and Gulf States.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organisation’s strategic plan and lead business strategy implementation.

• Identify emerging business opportunities, address gaps in services, and anticipate market needs to support growth.

• Develop and implement an internationalisation strategy for academic and research programmes, collaborating with institutions in Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan), the Caucasus (Chechnya, Ingushetia), and Gulf States (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Oman).

• Introduce innovative techniques and strategies to enhance service experience and continuously improve academic and research programmes.

• Engage regional leaders and develop locally relevant education and training solutions, including strategic partnerships.

• Design and oversee the development of marketing materials, including education strategies, marketing presentations, video content, service scripts, digital learning modules, and virtual selling tools.

• Conduct product-market assessments, competitor analysis, and define product and service unique selling propositions (USPs) to strengthen the organisation’s brand.

• Build and maintain strong external relationships with key partners in the UK and internationally.

• Ensure compliance with regulations and uphold the organisation’s values and integrity at all times.

• Monitor and evaluate programmes, ensuring impact assessment from planning to implementation stages.

• Develop and manage international education and development programmes tailored to international partners’ needs.

• Manage the budget for education programme development, ensuring financial sustainability and effectiveness.

• Perform other duties as required, aligned with project scope and prior experience.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, product development, or strategic planning within the education and training sector.

• Strong understanding of international education markets, particularly in Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Gulf States.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to conduct market research, competitor analysis, and business forecasting.

• Proficiency in developing marketing and promotional strategies.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-cultural environment.

• Proficiency in multiple languages is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead innovative projects in international education.

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Professional growth and career development opportunities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role to info@thesc.org.uk by 20th of March 2023.

For further information, please contact  the team by email info@thesc.org.uk.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.