Recognitions Manager - 7650

Cambridge University Press · Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

Job Title: Recognitions Manager

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

Hours: Full Time

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a significant impact in the international school education?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Cambridge International Education prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. Our international qualifications are recognised by the world\’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career.

We are seeking a Recognitions Manager who will help raise the profile of Cambridge International Education with key stakeholders across North Pakistan. Working closely with schools, universities, student counsellors, government bodies and other education stakeholders, the role will support the implementation of the national recognition strategy, helping Cambridge students\' progress smoothly to higher education opportunities and strengthening understanding of Cambridge qualifications.

The Role

Based in Islamabad, the successful candidate should expect travel across North Pakistan. Working closely with the Senior Recognitions Manager, regional colleagues and UK-based teams, you will support the delivery of the national recognition strategy by building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including schools, universities, student counsellors and education authorities. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of recognitions events, webinars and stakeholder engagement activities, helping to raise awareness and understanding of Cambridge qualifications and progression pathways.

• Acting as the primary liaison between Cambridge International Education and key stakeholders including student counsellors, university admissions teams and government representatives within North Pakistan.
• Raising awareness and understanding of Cambridge qualifications through stakeholder engagement, webinars, events, meetings and marketing campaigns.
• Supporting the delivery of recognitions events and developing recognition-related marketing collateral in collaboration with internal teams.
• Responding to customer queries and supporting complaint resolution in line with Cambridge recognitions policies.
• Representing Cambridge International Education at conferences, exhibitions and stakeholder events as required.
• Building positive relationships with schools, universities and education authorities to strengthen recognition of Cambridge qualifications and support student progression pathways.
• Working closely with the Senior Recognitions Manager, you will contribute insights, stakeholder feedback and recommendations that support the successful delivery of the national recognition strategy in Pakistan.

About You

A university degree is required. We are looking for someone with experience building and maintaining positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, ideally within the education sector. You will be comfortable engaging with schools, universities, government bodies and other education partners.

You will have strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and work effectively with different audiences. Good organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities are important for this role.

An understanding of the Pakistani education landscape and the factors influencing student progression into higher education would be beneficial. Familiarity with Cambridge qualifications or other international education systems is an advantage, but not essential.

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative team player who can work effectively with colleagues across different functions, while also being comfortable working independently when needed. A positive, customer-focused approach, strong problem-solving skills and confidence in sharing information with a variety of audiences will help you succeed in this role.

Additionally, you will bring the following skills:

• Stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Urdu
• Ability to analyse information and identify key insights and trends
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital collaboration tools
• A collaborative and solutions-oriented approach to work

Rewards and benefits

We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:

• 24 days annual leave per annum plus the statutory public holidays

• Private Medical Healthcare – includes a spouse or partner and up to two dependants.

• Utility allowance

• Provident Fund

• Discretionary Annual Bonus

We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 6 November 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place toward in December 2026.

We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:

• First stage virtual interview via MS Teams (approx. 45 mins).
  You'll be provided with a brief for a role related task which will need completion and return in advance of your interview.

• Final stage interview/meeting with the Country Director.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure.

Why join us

We are a strong team of 20 experienced, diligent, and supportive individuals based in offices across Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. We work collaboratively across the country to achieve high quality support to our schools and teachers so that they can provide excellent teaching and learning in classrooms.

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You\'ll belong to a collaborative team that\'s exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it\'s safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.

We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.