Director of Strategic Affairs, EMEA
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Director leading EMEA government affairs for Instructure, an education and learning technology company. Building policymaker relationships and converting policy influence into procurement opportunities and revenue.
Responsibilities:
- 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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