International Manager

International Manager

London (Hybrid - minimum one day per week in the office)

The Organisation

Our client is dedicated to breaking the link between family income and academic achievement.

They do this by supporting schools, colleges, and nurseries to improve teaching and learning through better use of evidence. They generate research evidence on effective practice in supporting learning outcomes and narrowing the socioeconomic attainment gap, and they work with professionals to ensure this evidence is applied to achieve the maximum possible benefit for children and young people.

They are now looking for an International Manager to join them on a full-time, 18-month fixed-term contract basis, working from their London office on a hybrid basis (a minimum of one day per week in the office).

The Benefits

- Salary of £46,000 per annum

- Flexible working opportunities

- 27 days' holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays including 3 which can be taken flexibly)

- Pension matched with 6% employer contributions

- Life insurance cover

- Interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme

- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay (conditions apply)

- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled relationship and project manager with experience in the learning, government, development, or charity sectors to join our client's internationally recognised organisation.

In this rewarding role, you will help shape the future of learning, with a direct line of sight to improved outcomes for disadvantaged children around the world.

What's more, you will have the chance to build a powerful international network, collaborating with leading voices in academia and forging partnerships that influence practice on a global scale.

So, if you're ready to use your skills to make a significant difference, read on and apply today!

The Role

As an International Manager, you will foster key relationships that align with our client's charitable mission and contribute to their sustainability.

Specifically, you will support international partnerships through liaison, contract management, and quality assurance, while also contributing to wider international initiatives by presenting their model and advocating for evidence-informed learning.

Working closely with teams across the organisation, you will share expertise and help partner organisations learn from their approaches.

Additionally, you will:

- Contribute to their international strategy

- Co-ordinate events and peer-learning activities for international partners

- Represent the organisation on international visits and deliver presentations on their model

About You

To be considered as an International Manager, you will need:

- At least two years' experience in the learning, government, development, or charity sectors

- Experience managing large-scale, complex projects with multiple stakeholders

- Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

- A successful track record of negotiation and partnership development

- Knowledge of research and evaluation methodologies in academia

- An interest in social mobility and academia's role in reducing global inequalities

- A degree in a relevant field

The closing date for this role is 14 April 2025.

Other organisations may call this role International Partnerships Manager, Global Academic Manager, Partnerships Manager, or International Projects Manager.

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