Director of Strategic Affairs, EMEA

🕒 October 21

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

💵 £110k - £115.1k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Director

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Instructure

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2016

📚 Education

☁️ SaaS

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

Education • SaaS • Artificial Intelligence

Instructure is an educational technology company that provides various digital tools and platforms to enhance and streamline teaching and learning experiences across different educational levels, from K-12 to professional education. Central to their offerings is the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), which serves as a comprehensive hub for educators and students to connect and communicate effectively. Instructure also offers additional tools such as Canvas Studio and Canvas Catalog, as well as data-driven insights through Intelligent Insights that utilize AI to improve educational outcomes. The company's products are designed to support evidence-based decision-making, optimize technology usage, and foster impactful results in educational environments.

📋 Description

• Lead Instructure's policy and government affairs work across EMEA • Set and run the EMEA public affairs and government go-to-market strategy • Build relationships with national policymakers, European, Middle East and African agencies, consortia, and NRENs • Represent Instructure in policy forums • Track EMEA education and technology policy • Develop and advocate for Instructure's positions • Shape procurement strategy, including national frameworks and consortia agreements • Identify new market and business opportunities • Demonstrate how policy work drives revenue • Manage external lobbying and consulting partners and tie spending to outcomes • Brief leaders and teams on policy changes and business implications • Report to the EMEA Managing Director and collaborate with the VP, Strategic Affairs, and VP, International • Travel across EMEA and globally as needed

🎯 Requirements

• 10 or more years in international government affairs, public policy, or a related field, including K-12 or higher education • Deep knowledge of EMEA education policy, regulation, and procurement • Record of building relationships with policymakers and senior leaders • Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills • Fluency in English and at least one other European language • Bachelor's degree • All employees must pass a background check • Experience working with EU, global NGOs, European, GCC, and UK governments is nice to have • Advanced degree is nice to have • Record of revenue generation and deal making in the public sector is nice to have • Experience in workforce development or skills credentialing is nice to have • Based within the European business or UK and able to travel across EMEA and globally as needed

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Full-time employee participation in ownership program • Flexible work culture • Generous time off, including local holidays and annual “Dim the Lights” period • Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support • Learning and development resources • Professional development tools and tuition reimbursement • Technology and tools needed to do your best work • Motivosity employee recognition program • Inclusive, supportive culture

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