Associate Dean Partnerships and Business Development

BPP Education Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK is looking for an Associate Dean for Partnerships and Business Development. You will lead the management of partnerships with a focus on developing new business within the healthcare sector. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and a background in healthcare education. The position offers a salary range of £70,000 - £80,000, hybrid working options, and generous benefits including personal pension plans and healthcare packages.

Benefits

Free course enrolment

30 days annual leave

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnership development and business growth within the healthcare sector.
• Excellent relationship-building abilities.
• Understanding of UK higher education frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership and business development strategy.
• Oversee the School Partnerships and Business Development team.
• Generate new business leads and develop proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Education

Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional

Job description

# Associate Dean Partnerships and Business Development## Job Introduction### **Associate Dean (Partnerships and Business Development)**An opportunity has arisen for a passionate and motivated person to join the team as a Associate Dean. You will lead the strategic development and management of partnerships across the School of Healthcare and Nursing.Additionally, the role will work closely with Buttercups, our pharmacy education partner, to strengthen collaboration and drive growth. With a strong healthcare and educational background, the post holder have gravitas with senior leaders in the healthcare sector.It is a great time to join BPP Education Group as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP Education Group such as:* Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.* With hybrid working available, you’ll be able to split your time between one of our centres and wherever you choose to call home.* We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family**What you’ll be doing**In this role you will manage a dedicated team to deliver operational excellence, including timely reporting and compliance with partner requirements.As such, you will be responsible for:* Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership and business development strategy aligned with the School’s growth objectives* Oversee the School Partnerships and Business Development team, ensuring delivery of high-quality service and accurate reporting to partners.* Generate new business leads and develop proposals to secure partnerships that support the School’s strategic objectives.* Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities across healthcare and pharmacy sectors to enhance programme offerings and market reach.* Monitor and evaluate partnership performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.* Contribute to budget planning and forecasting for partnership activities.* Represent the School at sector events, conferences, and networking opportunities to raise its profile and build relationships.* Collaborate with internal teams (academic, marketing, compliance) to ensure seamless integration of partner requirements into programme delivery.**What we’re looking for**To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:* Registered Nurse or Healthcare Professional* Proven experience in partnership development and business growth within the healthcare sector.* Great leadership and team management skills.* Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.* Commercial acumen with experience in negotiating and managing contracts.* Knowledge of healthcare education and regulatory requirements and a registered healthcare professional.* Understanding of UK higher education frameworks and quality assurance processes.* Able to deal with difficult/sensitive issuesThe interview process for this position will consist of the following stages:* Competency style interview/presentation with two team members – 60 minutes.*BPP Education Group are proud to be a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!**BPP Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP’s safer recruitment practices*BPP Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.The following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Associate Dean Partnerships and Business Development* **Salary** £70000- £80000* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** bppuniversity/TP/477/1231* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Closing Date** 31 January, 2026* **Job Category** Business Development* **Business Unit** School of Nursing* **Location** waterloo, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 13 January, 2026