Client Relationship Manager Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Client Relationship Manager – Executive Education

Location: Leeds University Business School (LUBS)
Grade 7 | Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker Route considered

Make an Impact Where Business Meets Education

Are you passionate about building strong client partnerships and delivering tailored learning solutions that create real impact? Leeds University Business School (LUBS) is looking for a Client Relationship Manager to join our Executive Education team—a vital role focused on nurturing existing relationships and helping organisations achieve their learning and development goals through bespoke, high-quality programmes.

About the Role

This is more than just a sales role—it’s about being a strategic partner. Using a consultative sales approach, you’ll engage with clients to deeply understand their organisational needs, design impactful learning solutions, and ensure successful programme delivery.

You’ll work with a wide range of stakeholders, including business leaders, academic experts, and internal teams, to transform client objectives into innovative, customised executive learning programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Work closely with prospective and current clients to assess needs and shape learning solutions
• Collaborate with academic colleagues to translate client needs into compelling programme designs and proposals
• Ensure client satisfaction and encourage repeat business through proactive relationship management
• Coordinate internally to deliver high-quality, impactful executive education experiences

What We’re Looking For

• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in consultative sales, client management, or business development
• An understanding of organisational learning and development priorities
• Ability to liaise effectively with both academic and professional stakeholders
• A results-driven mindset with a client-first approach

Salary and Visa Information

This role is offered at Grade 7, and may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. First-time applicants may need to meet specific salary thresholds or qualify for concessions.
More details: Skilled Worker visa – GOV.UK

What We Offer

Working at Leeds means joining a vibrant, supportive community with excellent benefits, including:

• 42 days of annual leave (26 days holiday + approx. 16 days University closure, including Christmas)
  
• Generous pension scheme – University contributes 14.5% of your salary
  
• Health & Wellbeing – Discounted staff membership at The Edge gym (pool, sauna, climbing wall, sports courts)
  
• Learning & Development – Access to professional development through our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team
  
• Family Friendly – On-site childcare, travel schemes, and shopping discounts

And much more—explore what makes Leeds a great place to work!

Interested in Learning More?

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact:
Tone Thomas Vaduthala, Senior Director of Executive Programmes: t.thomas@leeds.ac.uk
Catherine Thristan, Director of External Engagement (Partnerships and Executive Education): c.thristan@leeds.ac.uk

Bring your relationship-building talent and strategic thinking to a role where your work will shape the future of executive education. Apply now and be part of a university that’s driving change through innovation and impact.