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Director, Professional Services (Education)

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Director, Professional Services (Education) London new

  • IRIS Recruitment
  • Fulltime
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About the Role



We’re looking for a strategic and hands on Director of Professional Services to build and scale a world-class implementation and onboarding organisation.



This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll own the full customer journey from contract signature through to go live, ensuring customers realise value quickly and effectively. You’ll lead a growing team, own the Professional Services P&L, and drive the transformation of our delivery model through AI, automation, and scalable frameworks.



What You’ll Do




  • Lead and grow a high performing team of implementation managers and consultants

  • Own and manage the Professional Services P&L, including revenue, utilisation, and margins

  • Deliver complex, enterprise-scale implementations on time and to a high standard

  • Build strong relationships with senior customer stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor

  • Partner with Sales, Product, and Customer Success to deliver a seamless customer experience

  • Design and implement scalable onboarding methodologies and delivery frameworks

  • Drive innovation through AI, automation, and digital-first delivery approaches

  • Lead the global scaling of Professional Services, including operating models and tooling



What We’re Looking For




  • 8+ years’ experience in Professional Services, implementation, or consulting within SaaS or technology

  • 3+ years’ leadership experience managing teams in high-growth environments

  • Proven experience owning or influencing a Professional Services P&L

  • Strong track record delivering complex SaaS implementations

  • Exceptional stakeholder management and executive presence

  • Experience driving transformation, including automation or technology adoption

  • Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to performance and decision-making



Nice to Have




  • Experience in Education or EdTech

  • Background in management consulting or enterprise software delivery

  • Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar)



Why Join Us?




  • Opportunity to build and scale a global function from the ground up

  • High growth environment with real impact and ownership

  • Work at the forefront of AI driven transformation in Professional Services

  • Collaborative, ambitious, and forward-thinking culture



 



Please note:



We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible.


Competitive plus bonus and benefits

IRIS Recruitment

Collaborating with our highly skilled recruitment experts and utilising our wide range of tools, our fully managed service ensures you reduce time-to-hire and maximise return on investment with no placement fees.