International Corporate Relations & Events Officer M/F

EDHEC BUSINESS SCHOOL

Founded in 1906, EDHEC ranks among the top 15 European business schools. With campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London, and Singapore, and more than 90 nationalities represented across its campuses, EDHEC is a truly international institution, strongly connected to the business world. With over 46,000 alumni in 125 countries, the school educates committed managers capable of addressing the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

Excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurship lie at the heart of EDHEC’s values. The school has developed a unique strategic model based on research that serves society, businesses, and students alike, notably embodied by EDHEC-Risk Institute and Scientific Beta.

A true ideas laboratory, EDHEC is also a pioneer in digital education with EDHEC Online, the first 100% online degree-awarding learning platform.

These different dimensions make EDHEC a place of knowledge, experience, and diversity, dedicated to passing on to new generations the keys to understanding and shaping a world undergoing profound transformation.

EDHEC at a Glance:

• 8,600 students in initial education

• 18 degree programmes, from Bachelor to PhD

• 184 professors and researchers

• 11 centres of expertise

About the role

EDHEC Business School is seeking an International Corporate Relations & Events Officer. Reporting to the International Corporate Relations (ICR) Manager within the Careers & Employer Engagement (C&EE) Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for organising recruitment and networking events, managing key partners and international employers, ensuring active and engaged relationships with companies, and developing relations with new accounts in specific regions/countries in order to a) secure the placement of students in internships and jobs abroad and b) contribute to the international reputation and brand awareness of the School.

Main Responsibilities  

Corporate Relations, Key Account Management & Business Development

• Develop and manage long-term relationships with international employers and strategic partners across targeted countries/regions.
• Identify new partnership opportunities through market mapping, outreach, and prospecting campaigns aligned with placement priorities.
• Conduct market research to monitor recruitment trends and employer needs in target geographies; translate insights into actionable initiatives.
• Coordinate employer engagement actions with EDHEC Country Managers and the France-based Employer Engagement team to ensure consistency and impact.
• Contribute to EDHEC’s international visibility by supporting employer-facing marketing initiatives in key markets.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on employer engagement activity, pipeline development, and outcomes.

Events 

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver recruitment and networking events (e.g., Finance Career Days, London treks, networking sessions, company presentations, etc.).
• Represent ICR/C&EE and EDHEC at external events when required, ensuring professional and consistent positioning.

Placements & Partnerships

• Work closely with the Career Services team to align employer requirements with student profiles and career goals, supporting placement abroad.
• Produce and maintain employer-facing materials (pitch decks, statistics, CV books, and other placement tools) to enhance student visibility and match quality.
• Ensure accurate tracking of employer contacts, interactions and opportunities through effective database/CRM management.
• Support additional projects and operational needs as requested by the ICR Manager and the C&EE Department.

Profile 

Education & experience

• A degree in Business, HR, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a comparable role within an international environment; experience in higher education is an advantage.

Languages

• Fluent English is a MUST.
• Professional working proficiency in French is required.

Tools

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with CRM Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.

Commercial & Management Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to develop business relationships and sustain partnerships in a B2B context.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• High standards of professionalism in both internal and external interactions.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and results-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Quick learner with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach.
• Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and high-quality delivery.

Benefits

• Profit-sharing bonus and company savings plan
• Meal voucher card (€11.50 per day)
• Sports facilities
• Works Council benefits (ticketing, holiday vouchers, sustainable mobility allowance, Christmas gift card)