We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a globally renowned academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We are in search of an area manager tasked with the responsibility of overseeing and expanding Cambridge International qualifications in East China.
We’re hiring
Job Title（职位名称）: Schools Development Manager, East China
Location（工作地点）: Shanghai
Contract（职位类型）:
Full time, 3-year contract with possible extension (subject to satisfactory performance and business needs)
Closing Date（申请截止日期）: 15 August 2026
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About the role
This is a pivotal role that includes implementing regional strategies, driving business growth, and managing customer relationships in East China. Your expertise will play a crucial part in shaping our success in these areas.
Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include:
- Collaborate closely with colleagues at both regional and head offices, taking on additional projects and providing support as directed by the senior management team.
- Build recognition and influence within the ministry market in the designated location.
About you
To be successful in this critical role, you will be able to demonstrate the following:
Essential criteria
- Graduate qualification or equivalent.
- At least five years’ professional experience, including a minimum of three years in business development, key account management and stakeholder relationship management within an education context.
- Strong knowledge of the regional education system and international education, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with schools, partners and senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, influence stakeholders and deliver high levels of customer service.
- Fluency in English and Chinese, both written and spoken, together with strong attention to detail, sound IT skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook), and the ability to work independently while travelling extensively across East China.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the Cambridge Pathway.
- Some technical knowledge of key educational issues in both the UK and the local market.
- Experience of working in an international organisation.
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:
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Private medical Insurance
- 20 days annual leave
We also offer flexible and hybrid working options from day one. We will consider any work arrangements if you wish to work flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.
Recruiting timeline
The closing date for all applications will be 15 August 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from week commencing 24 August 2026.
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter.
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