Head of Strategic Partnerships

THE MISSION

Our client, an established and growing Singapore company, is hiring a senior leader to grow its institutional partnerships. A key focus is the education sector, including universities, private education providers and the overseas agents who guide students to Singapore. The successful candidate will build the partnership strategy, open new channels and own the commercial results.

WHO THRIVES HERE

- A connector: someone who already knows the key people in education and international student recruitment

- A closer: someone who turns conversations into signed partnerships and measurable business

- An owner: someone who sets the plan and executes it personally, without needing a large team

- A strategist: someone who identifies the next growth channel before others do

MUST HAVE

- Senior business development or partnerships experience at mid- to senior-management level

- Established network across universities, private education institutions and overseas student recruitment agents

- Proven record of building institutional partnerships that generate demand

- Strong negotiation skills and commercial judgement

GOOD TO HAVE

- Background in international education, student services or another customer-facing service industry

- Experience working across overseas source markets

- Track record of setting up referral channels from scratch

WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT

- Seniority with substance: a leadership position with real influence over growth strategy

- A platform for the candidate's network: the relationships they bring become a business they lead

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.