International Development and Delivery Director in London

International Development and Delivery Director

Hybrid, London - City

Full time, Permanent

Salary: £96,000 - £106,000

Your role:

As International Development and Delivery Director, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering the CII Group's international growth ambitions. Working across established and emerging markets, you will develop the strategies, operating models, partnerships and governance frameworks that enable sustainable international expansion while maintaining the professional standards and public trust that sit at the heart of the Institute's purpose.

You will bring together colleagues, partners and stakeholders across a complex international landscape, creating scalable delivery models that balance local market needs with global consistency. From identifying opportunities for growth and market entry to strengthening international partnerships and delivery frameworks, you will help ensure the CII continues to deliver outstanding experiences for learners, members and partners around the world.

Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Boards and senior stakeholders, you will provide strategic insight on international opportunities, investment priorities and organisational capability. You will also lead the evolution of the Institute's international operating model, ensuring the organisation is equipped to support long-term growth across multiple territories and cultural environments.

You:

• You are an experienced international leader who understands how to build sustainable growth through partnerships, market development and scalable delivery models across diverse regions.
• You combine strategic thinking with strong commercial awareness, confidently evaluating opportunities, shaping business cases and developing partnerships that create long-term value.
• You are skilled at influencing across complex, matrixed organisations, bringing colleagues, stakeholders and partners together behind a shared vision and common goals.
• You have experience leading significant programmes, organisational change and operational transformation, balancing pace and ambition with strong governance and oversight.
• You build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, regulators, professional bodies, learning providers and commercial partners, acting as a credible ambassador in international markets.
• You bring a global outlook, strong cultural awareness and a passion for professionalism, learning and delivering exceptional experiences for members, learners and partners.

Interview process:

We understand that taking time to prepare for and to attend interviews is a big commitment and want the process to be as transparent as possible.

You can expect the following process from us:

• A short, introductory phone call from our Talent Acquisition Advisor.
• A formal two-stage interview process with the representatives of the Markets and Opportunities leadership and the People and Culture team.

Applications will be reviewed and progressed on a rolling basis.

Next steps:

If you would like to explore this opportunity with us for the next step in your career, we look forward to receiving your application through the Apply feature at the top of this advert.

If you have any queries or you would like to see the full JD, please get in touch on ukjobs@cii.co.uk.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring all candidates have equal access and opportunity, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: At the CII, we work with a carefully selected Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment. We do not accept speculative CVs and kindly request that agency recruiters do not contact our managers directly, to ensure a consistent and properly coordinated recruitment process.

If you are interested in working with us in the future, please contact ukjobs@cii.co.uk. We review our PSL at set intervals and are happy to retain details for consideration when opportunities arise.

Agencies who do not follow this process will be excluded from any future opportunities to work with us, including PSL reviews

The overarching purpose of the Chartered Insurance Institute (‘the Institute’) is to educate and support our members to deliver services to the highest professional standards and to advocate for the public good. By doing this the Institute builds and maintains public trust in the insurance, financial planning, and mortgage advice professions.

Our vision is that CII and PFS professionals build a world which delivers ever greater financial resilience for individuals and societies more broadly.