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Director of Market Development
(Applications are now closed for this position)
- Full-time (37 hours per week)
- Permanent contract
- £55,000-£60,000 per year, dependent on experience
- Hybrid working with regular travel to the London office
About the role
The Director of Market Development is a senior leadership role at English UK, responsible for shaping and delivering our market development strategy at a pivotal time for the UK ELT sector.
Operating at director level, you will set direction, advise senior colleagues and Boards, and represent English UK externally with authority and credibility. You will play a central role in identifying new routes to market, strengthening international partnerships and positioning English UK and its members for sustainable growth.
This is a visible and influential role, working closely with government colleagues, sector partners and international stakeholders to support the delivery of the UK Government's new International Education Strategy.
About you
You will bring:
- Senior-level experience of international markets, partnerships and market development
- Extensive knowledge of the UK ELT sector and its current operating environment
- A strong track record of building and maintaining high-level relationships, particularly within government
- Experience of identifying growth opportunities and leading or facilitating consortium bids
- Confidence operating in a senior, public-facing leadership role
- Strategic insight into the UK Government's International Education Strategy and the structures that support its delivery
You will be a persuasive and credible communicator, comfortable influencing at senior levels and representing the sector externally. You will also be a collaborative leader and team player, able to work effectively as part of the senior leadership team, build trust and momentum across the organisation, and support colleagues to deliver shared organisational objectives.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Generous annual leave
- Generous pension scheme
- Private health insurance
- Life assurance and income protection
Key dates and application
Please submit your application by 09:00 on Friday 10 April 2026 - the application deadline for this role has now passed
> The application deadline for this role has now passed
Candidates will be shortlisted by close of play on Friday 10 April 2026 and shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. Interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 13 April 2026.
If you'd like to discuss the role, please email chief executive Jodie Gray on jodie.gray@engishuk.com to arrange a call.
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer and a Lead5050 Committed to Change organisation.
