Head of Partnerships & Growth (India)

We're Hiring: Head of Partnerships & Growth—India, Sri Lanka & Bangladesh

Job Location: Delhi or Ahmedabad, India

Reports to: Director of Partnerships and Growth

Role Type: Full-time

Grace International is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Partnerships & Growth to lead our university partnership and student recruitment strategy across India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for developing strategic partnerships with universities, driving recruitment growth across the region, and expanding Grace International's network of recruitment partners. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping our regional growth strategy and strengthening relationships with some of our most important university partners globally.

About Grace International

Established in 2006, Grace International operates close to 50 offices across Australia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and the UAE. We support thousands of students annually across major study destinations, including Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, and the USA.

As Grace continues to expand globally, we are seeking a high-caliber leader who can help drive the next phase of growth across South Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead partnership development with universities and education providers across multiple study destinations.
• Develop and execute regional growth strategies for India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
• Strengthen and expand Grace International's recruitment partner and sub-agent network.
• Identify new partnership opportunities and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Build strong relationships with university stakeholders and senior decision-makers.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and student demand to inform strategy.
• Work closely with in-country teams to drive student recruitment outcomes.
• Represent Grace International at partner meetings, conferences, and industry events.
• About You
• Significant experience in international education, university partnerships, student recruitment, or business development.
• Proven ability to develop and manage strategic partnerships.
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering growth.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working across multiple markets or regions is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of the South Asian international education landscape.
• Why Join Grace International?
• Opportunity to shape the growth strategy of one of the region's most established education agencies.
• Direct engagement with leading universities and senior decision-makers.
• High level of autonomy and influence.
• Competitive salary package and performance incentives.
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within a rapidly expanding global organization.

Applicants with strong partnership experience who may not yet meet all head-level criteria are encouraged to apply. An appointment at either the head or manager level may be considered depending on experience and demonstrated capability.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in university partnerships, student recruitment, and business development.