Head Of Business Development (International Schools)

Required from: September/October 2024

Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

This is an exceptional opportunity to join the King’s College School Wimbledon International (King’s International) team in a senior role and help shape the progress and development of this very successful part of the school.

The Head of Business Development will be central to our ambition of becoming the leading school group globally, with world-class, market-leading schools that are highly authentic to King’s in Wimbledon. The successful candidate will be joining King’s International at an exciting phase of development and growth. Having opened our first international school in 2018, there are now five schools across Thailand, China and Monaco. In addition, we have recently signed an agreement for a new school in Vietnam, due to open in 2026, and further expansion is a key part of our strategy.  We therefore require an outstanding individual to bring their skills, drive and dedication to a highly professional and committed team, to help further expand the King’s International family of schools.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Director (King’s International) and will work closely with the Deputy Director and Commercial Director and the wider King’s College Wimbledon International team, and with senior support staff at King’s in Wimbledon.

This is a senior role within an ambitious and dynamic environment, supported by a well-resourced team.  The Head of Business Development will play a crucial role in our ambitions to grow the King’s family of schools through identifying suitable partners, developing partnership opportunities and providing an outstanding customer journey from first contact to contract signature. This is a new post so duties and responsibilities may change as King’s International develops.

This role will require some international travel.  Working from home option available and to be discussed at interview.

Person Specification

• A commitment to excellence
• A genuine interest in working within a school setting
• Proven experience working in Business Development or similar role
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• The ability to work in an excellence-focused environment
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and management skills
• Exceptional decision-making skills
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Strong business acumen
• Friendly and approachable manner
• Highest levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Detail-oriented and ability to think strategically
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Proven track record of delivering on KPIs

King’s is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best.    Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities).  Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password.   Please include a covering letter with your application addressed to Mr Karl Gross, Managing Director of King’s International.

Closing date: Thursday 4th July 2024 at noon

First round of interviews:  Thursday 11th July 2024.  Preferably in person at King’s or via Teams for international candidates

Second round of interviews if required: Monday 15th July 

Early applications are encouraged; interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. At King’s we embrace inclusion and fairness in the workplace: diversity is to be celebrated and as such we strive towards a fully immersive culture of inclusion, diversity and equality.