Shape the Future of Education with Us in Dubai!

Are you passionate about education and looking for a dynamic role in a leading academic organization? Join us at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. With a legacy of excellence and an unwavering commitment to quality, we support educational advancement on a global scale. Our Dubai office is ideally located in the heart of Business Bay, placing you at the centre of a vibrant business hub.

As Business Development Support Coordinator, you will report into the META Business Development Director and join a high-performing commercial team that is instrumental to our continued success at Cambridge English.

About the role 

As the Middle East, Africa, Turkiye (META) Business Development Support Coordinator, you will provide vital coordination and support to the Business Development Director, ensuring our operations run smoothly and efficiently. This role includes:

• Managing key administrative functions, including data coordination and analysis.
• Promoting best-practice operating procedures and support planning, team meetings, calendar management, and decision-making processes.
• Acting as the crucial link between our in-market Regional Managers, Learning & Assessment Consultants, and other internal teams.
• Ensuring consistent communication, precise record-keeping, and effective collaboration to drive our sales and revenue targets.
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Additionally, you will contribute to regular performance monitoring and KPI reporting, master the use of Cambridge systems (including Salesforce, Business Objects, SAP, and PowerBI), and support the seamless execution of business development activities across the META geography.

Skills

About you 

You are an organised, proactive professional dedicated to achieving efficiency and fostering collaboration. You will bring prior experience from a regional commercial support role to senior leaders. You will possess strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal abilities, enabling you to build effective relationships across teams. A solutions- and results-oriented mindset with the resilience to work under pressure, handle multiple activities, and meet deadlines.

Additionally, you will demonstrate the following:

• Adept at applying analytical reasoning to extrapolate actionable insights from complex datasets.
• Demonstrate proven ability to identify operational gaps and recommend targeted improvements that enhance efficiency and drive business growth.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and confidence in using digital tools.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with a keen eye for detail.
• A collaborative spirit, integrity, and an innovative approach to driving continuous improvements.
• Background in business administration or a related field is desirable.
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If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site.

Rewards and benefits 

At Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a flexible rewards package designed to support your well-being both in and out of work, including:

• Discretionary annual bonus
• 28 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Health Insurance for self and dependents, including dental
• Annual economy ticket to home country for self
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We support a hybrid working culture and offer flexible arrangements to suit your needs; noting that this role is predominantly office-based, requiring regular presence at our Dubai office in Business Bay.