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ETHSUN Executive Education Oxford is assembling a team of exceptional professionals to advance its global mission. We seek driven, high-calibre individuals who share our commitment to rigour, impact, and excellence in executive professional development.

Oxford, United Kingdom 3 Open Positions

Current Openings

COO

Chief Operating Officer

Reports to: Executive Director

Full-time Oxford, United Kingdom

Position Purpose

The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the overall operational coordination of ETHSUN and ensures the smooth functioning of administrative, logistical, financial, and organisational activities across all programmes and delivery hubs. The COO serves as the operational backbone of the institution and ensures the effective execution of strategic priorities, programme delivery, international immersions, participant management, and institutional operations.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Coordination

Coordinate all operational activities of the institution
Ensure smooth execution of executive programmes and AI implementation sprints
Supervise internal operational processes and administrative workflows
Develop and implement operational procedures and internal policies

Administrative Management

Oversee administrative operations and institutional documentation
Supervise participant registration and onboarding processes
Ensure proper management of contracts, records, and institutional files
Coordinate relations with external service providers and partners

Financial Coordination

Monitor operational budgets and expenditures
Coordinate invoicing and payment tracking processes
Support financial reporting and operational cost management
Ensure proper administrative financial compliance

Logistics & International Programme Delivery

Coordinate international immersions and executive residencies
Supervise accommodation, transportation, and event logistics
Coordinate venue management and programme scheduling
Ensure operational readiness for programme delivery across locations

Strategic Operations Management

Support institutional expansion and operational scalability
Identify operational risks and implement mitigation measures
Ensure operational efficiency and quality standards
Coordinate internal teams and operational reporting

Qualifications

Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Management, or related field
Executive education or international programme management experience preferred

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years in operations management, executive education, project management, or international programme coordination
Experience in international organisations, executive training institutions, higher education, or consulting environments is highly desirable

Core Competencies

Operational leadershipOrganisational coordinationFinancial and administrative managementInternational logistics coordinationProject managementStrategic problem-solvingCommunication and stakeholder management

To apply, send your CV and a cover letter to rh@ethsun.org with the subject line: Chief Operating Officer — Application

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ACR

Academic Coordinator & Regulatory Affairs Manager

Reports to: Executive Director

Full-time Oxford, United Kingdom

Position Purpose

The Academic Coordinator & Regulatory Affairs Manager is responsible for the academic quality assurance, faculty coordination, programme compliance, and institutional accreditation strategy of ETHSUN. The position ensures academic excellence, regulatory compliance, and the development of institutional legitimacy within the executive education ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Coordination

Coordinate all academic programmes and executive learning activities
Ensure programme quality and pedagogical consistency
Supervise programme implementation and participant academic follow-up
Coordinate schedules, assessments, and certification processes

Faculty Recruitment & Management

Identify and recruit qualified trainers, consultants, and executive faculty
Develop and maintain a faculty database
Coordinate trainer onboarding and performance monitoring
Ensure academic quality standards across programmes

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Develop internal academic quality frameworks
Ensure programme conformity with executive education standards
Monitor participant satisfaction and programme effectiveness
Coordinate continuous improvement processes

Accreditation, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs

Lead institutional accreditation and recognition initiatives
Coordinate applications for licences, authorisations, certifications, and institutional approvals
Monitor regulatory developments affecting executive education
Liaise with accreditation bodies and regulatory authorities

Academic Development & Innovation

Support programme design and curriculum development
Integrate emerging trends including artificial intelligence and executive transformation
Contribute to institutional thought leadership initiatives

Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Education, Higher Education Management, Quality Assurance, Management, or related field

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years in academic coordination, executive education, accreditation management, training institution management, or educational quality assurance
Experience with UK education frameworks, accreditation systems, or international executive education is highly desirable

Core Competencies

Academic coordinationFaculty managementAccreditation and complianceQuality assuranceCurriculum developmentRegulatory affairs managementInstitutional communication

To apply, send your CV and a cover letter to rh@ethsun.org with the subject line: Academic Coordinator & Regulatory Affairs Manager — Application

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BDM

Business Development Manager

Reports to: Executive Director

Full-time Oxford, United Kingdom

Position Purpose

The Business Development Manager is responsible for developing institutional growth opportunities, corporate partnerships, executive programme sales, and strategic market expansion for ETHSUN. The role focuses on participant acquisition, institutional partnerships, corporate sales, and revenue generation.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Market Expansion

Identify growth opportunities and strategic markets
Develop partnerships with corporations, governments, and institutions
Expand ETHSUN's presence across target regions
Develop institutional relationship networks

Executive Programme Sales

Promote executive programmes and AI implementation sprints
Develop participant recruitment strategies
Coordinate lead generation and conversion activities
Support enrolment growth objectives

Corporate Partnerships

Develop B2B relationships and corporate training opportunities
Negotiate institutional partnerships and sponsorship agreements
Identify customised executive education opportunities

Marketing & Strategic Visibility

Support institutional branding initiatives
Participate in conferences, forums, and executive events
Coordinate strategic outreach campaigns
Contribute to thought leadership positioning

CRM & Pipeline Management

Maintain sales pipelines and partnership databases
Monitor conversion rates and commercial performance indicators
Produce business development reports and forecasts

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Development, Marketing, International Business, Management, or related field

Required Experience

Minimum 3–5 years in business development, executive education sales, consulting, B2B sales, or institutional partnerships
Experience in executive education, training institutions, consulting firms, or international organisations is highly desirable

Core Competencies

Business developmentExecutive salesPartnership negotiationStrategic networkingCommunication and persuasionCRM managementMarket intelligence

To apply, send your CV and a cover letter to rh@ethsun.org with the subject line: Business Development Manager — Application

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