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.

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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. Responsibility for partnerships in the UK sits separately and is not part of this role.

Reporting to the Chief Partnerships Officer and as part of the Global Partnerships Team, this is a strategic leadership role focused on developing sustainable partnerships that accelerate the Foundation's mission and integral 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.

Micro:bit is a non‑profit organisation, if you want a sales and marketing role, this isn't for you - this role focuses on partnerships, ecosystem development and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver the Foundation's 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.

Strategy

- Deliver against the Foundation's existing EMEA strategy, with priority focus on Spain and developing our knowledge and contacts within Africa
- Identify opportunities for pilot programmes and collaborations, overseeing delivery as required
- Maintain priority country plans in identified priority markets, while scoping opportunities for future priority country focus
- Monitor the digital education landscape in-region to flag emerging opportunities and risks

Partnerships
- Build and maintain relationships with governments, Ministries of Education, NGOs and partners
- Represent the Foundation in partnership discussions and support funding conversations already in motion, working closely with the Chief Partnerships Officer and Head of Fundraising
- Drive relationships and existing commitments across the wider EMEA region

Delivery
- Lead growth of the Foundation's 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
- Share partner and educator insight with Product to inform localisation

Leadership & Influence
- Represent the Foundation at key regional conferences and partner meetings,



seeking out opportunities in collaboration with Marketing
- Act as the primary point of contact for EMEA matters across the Foundation during the cover period
- Work cross-functionally with Education, Product, Marketing, Commercial Operations and Research & Impact

Requirements 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
- Experience working with governments, NGOs or international education organisations
- Ability to bring people with different skills and objectives together behind a common goal
- Ability to demonstrate the micro:bit and talk about its place in education systems and curriculum
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to spot opportunities.

Preferred
- Experience within the education sector (K12 not Higher Education)
- 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.

Desirable
- Experience in working with a fundraising manager to secure funding or generating income through partnerships.

Benefits

At the Micro:bit Educational Foundation, we work flexibly, collaboratively, and with a shared commitment to making a lasting difference. The Foundation offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Micro:bit Educational Foundation is committed to equal opportunities and to building a diverse and inclusive team. xqbhyrx We want our recruitment to be fair.

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📌 Interim Head Of Emea, Partnerships (Excluding Uk, Maternity Cover, 12 Months) (España)
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