The Regional Head role establishes and leads the organisation’s business operations in Vietnam, covering strategic execution, commercial growth, operational management, and team development. The position combines business leadership with overseas education consultancy, partnership development, and student guidance to build a scalable operation and deliver a high-quality experience for students and families.
Responsibilities
Establish and scale the Vietnam business operation, covering strategy execution, operational management, commercial growth, and team development
Take full ownership of local business performance, ensuring the achievement of revenue, service quality, and growth objectives
Define and implement long-term market expansion plans while fostering a strong organisational culture
Oversee comprehensive overseas education consultancy services, focusing on study pathways in the UK, US, and Hong Kong
Provide tailored academic and admissions strategies to families based on individual student profiles and aspirations
Develop strategic partnerships with schools, educational organisations, referral channels, and other key stakeholders
Enhance market visibility through business development initiatives, branding activities, and partnership engagement programmes
Identify market opportunities and introduce new consultancy solutions and service offerings relevant to local demand
Build and maintain a strong network across domestic and international education communities
Lead talent acquisition, coaching, and performance management for future team members
Drive service innovation and continuously improve the client experience through technology and process enhancements
Act as the organisation’s key representative and spokesperson in the Vietnam market
Mentor students throughout their academic preparation and admissions journey, including interview preparation and personal development guidance
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Experience studying overseas, particularly at a UK institution, would be highly advantageous
Approximately 10 years or more of experience in international education advisory, student placement, or a related sector, including leadership responsibilities
Demonstrated success in guiding students towards admission to highly ranked schools and universities
Proven experience managing a significant client portfolio and delivering successful outcomes for families seeking overseas education opportunities
Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to lead an operation independently and drive business growth
Excellent people management, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities
Experience developing processes, frameworks, and scalable service models is preferred
Professional-level English communication skills and fluency in Vietnamese
An established industry network and professional profile within the education sector would be an advantage
Coaching, mentoring, or student development experience is desirable
About the company
A company in the international education advisory industry that supports students and families pursuing education overseas. The organisation provides guidance and related services for a range of international study opportunities.