We are a UK-based not-for-profit organisation working globally with the vision of inspiring every child to create their best digital future.
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This structure is based on a principle of solidarity and social utility: its management is democratic and participative, and its profit-making potential is limited. It may be an association, cooperative, foundation, mutual or ESUS company.
The purpose of this role is to manage and grow partner relationships with a variety of stakeholders to support awareness and usage of the micro:bit across the EMEA region. This role requires confident management of partners, projects and end users working in education, technology, and training settings. This is a 12-month contract to support maternity cover.
Key Responsibilities
· Work within the Partnerships team to manage partners and growth of use of micro:bit in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) region
· Act as focal point for partner engagement in the EMEA region
· Maintain, develop, and deepen relationship with key priority partners
· Act as a facilitator with partners for new, large-scale micro:bit projects. Ensure partners have access to the skills and knowledge within the Foundation.
· Build relationships with teacher community, associations, and interest groups
· Build awareness and programmes with NGO’s, Departments of Education, and charities
· Report back to Product team on needs of users/stakeholders for localisation, features, and new products
· Help to deliver partnerships for the Do your :bit challenge
· Involvement in management of micro:bit champion programme & support for EMEA champions
· Represent the Micro:bit Educational Foundation at education forums and events in Europe/UK (as applicable)
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential
· Belief in the Foundations mission to broaden participation in digital creativity and coding reaching more girls and more under-represented groups
· Experience of working in a collaborative manner with global partners (in the fields of education, community, or technology)
· Demonstrable experience of building and managing relationships with multiple partners with proven results & impact
· Ability to demonstrate the micro:bit and talk about its place in education systems and curriculum
· Experience with presenting, pitching and/or delivering online or face-to-face sessions
· Entrepreneurially minded
· Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
· Experience of working in a global setting
· Great organisation and reporting skills with an ability to manage own workflow and priorities
· Ability to travel to meet with partners
Preferred
· Experience within the education sector (K12 not Higher Education)
· Knowledge of the Edtech market (hardware, software and/or applications)
· An additional language (French / Spanish / Arabic / other)
Desirable
· Experience of working in a non-for-profit context
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