The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) is the UK's trusted independent body, dedicated to ensuring students receive a world-class education. While our work supports the higher education sector, this role demands leadership rooted in strategic business-to-business environments. We collaborate with institutions, governments, and stakeholders to set the gold standard in quality assurance, delivering professional services that empower our members to thrive in competitive national and global arenas.

As our next Executive Director of Development and Engagement, you will lead the strategic growth and commercialisation of QAA’s membership and professional services portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver robust business development strategies in a professional services context, focusing on innovation and scaling our offer to meet diverse and evolving market demands. Key responsibilities include embedding a high-performing team, enhancing internal communications, and ensuring stakeholder engagement with a customer-centric approach.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Drive business growth: Lead the execution of B2B sales and marketing strategies, capitalising on opportunities to expand QAA’s reach and impact.