Key Responsibilities Strategy and Planning· Provides leadership internally and externally to drive the delivery of the company’s strategy and the long-term positioning of the company’s brand within the market· Leads the development of the market in order to grow the business and lay the foundations for future growth· Owns and drives the delivery of key performance indicators and targets for the market Engagement· Leads the development of relationships with key employers, universities and learning providers to enhance business performance and build an ecosystem in the market that allows for long-term growth· Leads the development of relationships with government, key institutions, professional bodies and other influential stakeholders in order to enhance the company’s recognition, influence, reputation and profile within the market· Works collaboratively with a wide range of internal stakeholders to leverage global resources and solutions· Ensures clear communication of market insights and requirements to global teams in order to enhance value propositions and leverage growth opportunities· Engages with key members to build advocacy, trust and reputation Leadership & Management· Takes personal legal, regulatory and/or financial responsibility for the company’s operations in-country as required by local legislation· Ensures that the company’s policies and procedures are embedded within the market and that relevant local legal and regulatory requirements are met· Prepares and manages an approved budget for the development, administration, and activities of the company in the market and submits periodic reports as required
Requirements:· Demonstrable experience of providing leadership in a business/ market development role ideally in a professional services or education environment·In depth understanding of the local business environment and accounting community·Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans·Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build long term, high quality, trusted relationships up to and including board level·Outstanding communicator with excellent presentation skills, both written and oral·Excellent influencing and negotiation skills·Highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic with the ability to plan and organise work to meet stretching target