International Business Advisor - Temporary until 20 December 2025- EC01424

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team to support the development and growth of the college’s international commercial work.

The International Business Advisor will lead on new business development in key international markets such as MENA, Europe, Latin America and East Asia. The role will actively seek to grow income for the college by scoping and developing commercial opportunities in both the public and private sectors internationally on behalf of the College, both independently and through consortium partnerships.

The successful applicant will be responsible for developing commercial revenue generating activity related to educational consultancy, TVET and English language delivery, student and professional short course groups, international student recruitment for our mainstream programmes and English language summer school, in-country partnerships and teacher training opportunities.

The post will take a lead in creating, identifying and accessing new commercial opportunities and developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients and stakeholders both nationally and internationally.

Strong written communication skills are essential and will be used in the creation of high-quality proposals.

You will have a proven track record of achieving targets and income generation in a business development role, ideally in an international educational context. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will have experience of developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The post holder will also be required to advise on commercial project delivery as appropriate.

You will be educated to SCQF Level 9 level with a good knowledge of the FE and HE Sector in Scotland, the UK and internationally.

It is also essential that you have a good understanding of cultural differences and working internationally, including engaging with clients and stakeholders where English is not their first language. Experience of business development and networks in the MENA region and/or Latin America is desirable.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to BME groups, people living with a disability, the care experienced and Armed forces veterans - if you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.

Please note that the successful candidate may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus and abroad.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Interview Date: Week beginning 13 January 2025