Business Relationship Manager

Closing date for applications is: 11 August 2026

ACCA is committed to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected.

We welcome applications from candidates who meet some but not all of the criteria listed below.

We’re currently looking for a Business Relationships Manager on a full time, permanent basis. This position sits within the Education team, under the Relationships directorate. The post-holder will be based in our Egypt office.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to and shape a rapidly expanding market by cultivating high‑impact partnerships that strengthen recruitment, progression, retention and education outcomes. The post-holder will have the chance to make a meaningful, strategic impact within a priority area of the organisation, by exploring new segments, delivery models and innovative ways of working as the landscape evolves. The role is within a high‑paced and varied environment which offers substantial autonomy and accountability.

The Job

Reporting to the Education Relationships Lead, Middle East and Eurasia, on a day-to-day basis, you’ll be involved in the following:

• Identifies and progresses opportunities to grow ACCA’s business through education partnerships ensuring a clear and mutually beneficial proposition
• Plans and actively manages multi-level relationships for existing and potential education partners

• Promotes the ACCA qualification, products and services to partners, encouraging take-up through presentations and other activities
• Works with education partners to ensure readiness for changes to the ACCA qualification and other products and services
• Supports education partners with ACCA processes including accreditation to develop engagement and improve performance

• Understands economic and market trends, education sector developments, competitor activities and ACCA’s product and service offering

The Person

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Demonstrable experience in business development and business-to-business relationship management, ideally in an education environment
• Understanding of the education and skills landscape, including an understanding of ACCA’s qualification, products and services
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build long term, high quality, trusted relationships up to and including board level
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
• Highly motivated and proactive with the ability to plan, manage and work on own initiative to deliver results within strict deadlines and budgets

Our benefits

We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and so have designed our benefits to give you the power to do so. Our core benefits include medical cover, life assurance and long term disability cover. We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool called Nudge, to our employees.

We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.

Interested in this role? Please click Apply to submit your application.