The Head of Partnerships, EMEA is responsible for shaping, leading and growing the Foundation's partnerships and impact across Europe (excluding UK), the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), building the relationships, ecosystems and opportunities that enable more children and teachers to access high-quality digital education. This 12 month maternity cover role will have a specific focus on our partnerships in Spain and developing our insight and relationships in Africa, while acting as a point of contact for the Middle East. Reporting to the Chief Partnerships Officer and as part of the Integral Partnerships Team, this is a strategic leadership role focused on developing sustainable partnerships that accelerate the Foundation's mission and global growth ambitions.

You will lead the delivery of country strategies, identify opportunities to expand reach and impact, secure investment and funding, cultivate strategic relationships, and oversee programmes that deliver meaningful outcomes for children, educators and the wider digital education ecosystem. Working collaboratively across Education, Product, Marketing, Commercial and Fundraising teams, you will ensure that regional partnerships align with national priorities, strengthen the EMEA micro:bit ecosystem, and contribute to the Foundation's ambition to inspire every child to create their best digital future.





Key Responsibilities Deliver the Foundations partnership and programme work across EMEA (excluding the UK), with a focus on our priority country of Spain and exploring the African context, developing our insight and network with a view to establishing priority countries. Monitor the digital education landscape in-region to flag emerging opportunities and risks. Lead growth of the Foundations global programmes (do your :bit, micro:bit Champions, micro:bit Live) working in collaboration with the Global partnerships team.

Work with Operations to ensure country implementation meets local data privacy and compliance requirements. Work cross-functionally with Education, Product, Marketing, Commercial Operations and Research & Impact.

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 globally, with an existing international network and an ability to grow this. Ability to bring people with different skills and objectives together behind a common goal. Knowledge of the African and/or European digital and computing landscape and ecosystem. An additional language (French / Spanish / Arabic / other) Knowledge of the Edtech market, including hardware and software.

📌 Interim Head of EMEA, Partnerships (excluding UK, Maternity Cover, 12 months) (Madrid)
🏢 Micro:bit Educational Foundation
📍 Madrid