Managing Director, UK Education - 5479
Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
1/13/2025
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Description
Job Title: Managing Director, UK Education
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Location: Cambridge and Coventry / Hybrid
Salary: Available upon request
Join us to help shape the future of UK Education
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world leading academic publisher and assessment organisation.
We are part of the University of Cambridge and share its mission ‘to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence'. This connection gives us an unrivalled depth of experience in assessment, research, academic publishing, national education systems, international education and English language learning.
We explore, collaborate, and innovate to find bold new ways to spread knowledge, spark enquiry, and aid understanding. We help people across the world to realise their potential, benefiting society and the planet. Through our products and services, we inform action around some of the world's most pressing challenges, including climate change, and we are committed to reducing our environmental impact.
About The Role
We are seeking our next Managing Director for UK Education to build upon the successful leadership of Jill Duffy. The new Managing Director will drive strategic priorities, focussing on growth, modernisation, digital transformation, quality, compliance, and economic sustainability.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the UK Education group, which has grown over the last 5 years by delivering outstanding customer service, innovating for students and teachers, and leading sector reform. Our exam board, OCR, and the Cambridge Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring (CEM) are at the forefront of providing qualifications and evidence-based assessments that enable all students to reach their full potential.
Reporting to the Chief Executive and as a member of the Executive Board, the Managing Director will ensure Cambridge offers market-leading solutions that enhance learner and educator experiences, promote accessibility and inclusion, and address critical topics like climate change education. Collaboration with the Managing Director of International Education will be key to aligning customer engagement and product development.
Success in this role requires building strong external relationships, responding to policy developments, leveraging technology effectively, and upholding Cambridge's reputation as a trusted partner in educational reform.
About You
This is your chance to shape the future of education in an evolving industry. We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in the UK education sector who has successfully driven business growth and profitability.
To excel in this role, you need a proven ability to lead strategically and manage change in large, complex organisations. You should be forward-thinking and enthusiastic about the future of assessment, combining resilience and decisiveness with a collaborative and approachable leadership style. You'll work closely with a talented executive team and engage with a highly skilled Board.
As the public face of UK Education, you must build trust and credibility while managing relationships with major customers, partners, government officials, regulators, and the media. You will have a track record of developing the skills and potential of those around you.
We're looking for someone who leads with integrity and clarity, inspires others with a clear vision, and creates an environment where everyone feels valued and able to succeed. If you're curious, open-minded, and ready to guide an organisation to a bright future, we would love to hear from you.
If you are interested in being part of a vibrant global community that's helping millions of people around the world and shaping the future of global education, then we encourage you to read more.
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
We are collaborating with Perrett Laver, our Recruitment Partner, on the appointment of this role. For Further information and to apply please visit: https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting the relevant reference number 7688.
For any questions regarding your application or for a conversation in confidence, please contact Research Associate, Anna Murphy on anna.murphy@perrettlaver.com
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 9th February 12pm GM
Rewards And Benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.
Why join us
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. 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.
Accessibility Statement
For any questions regarding your application or for a conversation in confidence, please contact Research Associate, Anna Murphy on anna.murphy@perrettlaver.com
Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact Project Manager, Jaanvi Patel on Jaanvi.Patel@perrettlaver.com
If you have comments that would support us to improve access to documentation, or our application processes more generally, please do not hesitate to contact us via accessibility@perrettlaver.com.
Perrett Laver's GDPR Policy
Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.
Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website https://perrettlaver.com/privacy-statement/
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Location: Cambridge and Coventry / Hybrid
Salary: Available upon request
Join us to help shape the future of UK Education
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world leading academic publisher and assessment organisation.
We are part of the University of Cambridge and share its mission ‘to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence'. This connection gives us an unrivalled depth of experience in assessment, research, academic publishing, national education systems, international education and English language learning.
We explore, collaborate, and innovate to find bold new ways to spread knowledge, spark enquiry, and aid understanding. We help people across the world to realise their potential, benefiting society and the planet. Through our products and services, we inform action around some of the world's most pressing challenges, including climate change, and we are committed to reducing our environmental impact.
About The Role
We are seeking our next Managing Director for UK Education to build upon the successful leadership of Jill Duffy. The new Managing Director will drive strategic priorities, focussing on growth, modernisation, digital transformation, quality, compliance, and economic sustainability.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the UK Education group, which has grown over the last 5 years by delivering outstanding customer service, innovating for students and teachers, and leading sector reform. Our exam board, OCR, and the Cambridge Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring (CEM) are at the forefront of providing qualifications and evidence-based assessments that enable all students to reach their full potential.
Reporting to the Chief Executive and as a member of the Executive Board, the Managing Director will ensure Cambridge offers market-leading solutions that enhance learner and educator experiences, promote accessibility and inclusion, and address critical topics like climate change education. Collaboration with the Managing Director of International Education will be key to aligning customer engagement and product development.
Success in this role requires building strong external relationships, responding to policy developments, leveraging technology effectively, and upholding Cambridge's reputation as a trusted partner in educational reform.
About You
This is your chance to shape the future of education in an evolving industry. We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong background in the UK education sector who has successfully driven business growth and profitability.
To excel in this role, you need a proven ability to lead strategically and manage change in large, complex organisations. You should be forward-thinking and enthusiastic about the future of assessment, combining resilience and decisiveness with a collaborative and approachable leadership style. You'll work closely with a talented executive team and engage with a highly skilled Board.
As the public face of UK Education, you must build trust and credibility while managing relationships with major customers, partners, government officials, regulators, and the media. You will have a track record of developing the skills and potential of those around you.
We're looking for someone who leads with integrity and clarity, inspires others with a clear vision, and creates an environment where everyone feels valued and able to succeed. If you're curious, open-minded, and ready to guide an organisation to a bright future, we would love to hear from you.
If you are interested in being part of a vibrant global community that's helping millions of people around the world and shaping the future of global education, then we encourage you to read more.
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
We are collaborating with Perrett Laver, our Recruitment Partner, on the appointment of this role. For Further information and to apply please visit: https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting the relevant reference number 7688.
For any questions regarding your application or for a conversation in confidence, please contact Research Associate, Anna Murphy on anna.murphy@perrettlaver.com
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 9th February 12pm GM
Rewards And Benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Group personal pension scheme
- Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
- Green travel schemes
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.
Why join us
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. 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.
Accessibility Statement
For any questions regarding your application or for a conversation in confidence, please contact Research Associate, Anna Murphy on anna.murphy@perrettlaver.com
Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact Project Manager, Jaanvi Patel on Jaanvi.Patel@perrettlaver.com
If you have comments that would support us to improve access to documentation, or our application processes more generally, please do not hesitate to contact us via accessibility@perrettlaver.com.
Perrett Laver's GDPR Policy
Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.
Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website https://perrettlaver.com/privacy-statement/
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