Business Development Manager (UAE)

Company Description 8billionideas is an education-focused organization with a mission to equip every student on the planet with the skills and confidence to change the world. The company partners with schools, educators, and communities to deliver innovative programs that nurture creativity, entrepreneurship, and real-world problem-solving. Team members are encouraged to think boldly, design impactful learning experiences, and support young people in turning ideas into action. Working at 8billionideas offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a global movement that empowers the next generation of changemakers.

Job title: Business Development Manager – OxfordAQA (Education)

Location: UAE (on-site or hybrid, with regular school visits)

Employment type: Full-time or 30 hours per week

Experience level: Associate (choose this rather than “Mid-Senior” to signal the level)

We have launched the International GCSE Global Skills Projects with OxfordAQA. It is a new, project-led qualification built on our award-winning Critical Curriculum. Schools are interested, and we need someone to turn that interest into signed, long-term partnerships.

What you’ll do

• Find and win new international and British-curriculum schools across the UAE
• Lead conversations with principals and senior leaders, from first call to signed agreement
• Explain how the qualification fits GCSE options, timetables and assessment
• Grow and renew partner schools year on year
• Manage your pipeline in our CRM and work closely with our Teaching & Learning team on school launches

What you’ll bring

• At least two years in a target-led role, such as sales, partnerships, business development or school admissions
• Experience working in or with schools, ideally at GCSE level
• Strong understanding of the UK curriculum
• Confidence presenting to and negotiating with senior school leaders
• QTS or PGCE strongly preferred

What we offer

Base salary plus commission on new and renewed business, a monthly wellbeing half-day, your birthday off, a winter break, medical cover and UAE visa sponsorship. You’ll also get the chance to grow a brand-new qualification with a global exam board.

To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter telling us about a time you won a school, partner or client over to recruitment@8billionideas.com.

This role involves working with schools and is subject to safer recruitment checks.

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