Partnership Manager

The Micro:bit Educational Foundation is a global nonprofit EdTech organisation with roots in the UK. Our mission is to inspire every child to create their best digital future through the BBC micro:bit and our suite of tools and software. Since distributing one million micro:bits to all UK secondary schools in 2016—and reaching 90% of UK primary schools in 2023/24—we remain committed to supporting young learners and educators across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Working with key partners, we aim to break down barriers and ensure equitable opportunities for digital creativity and learning.

We are seeking a UK-based Partnerships Manager to strengthen and grow our work across the UK. You will lead engagement with our network of national and community partners, driving collaboration, fostering meaningful communication, and identifying opportunities that help teachers embed micro:bits into classroom learning and extra-curricular contexts. As a non-profit organisation, this non-commercial role plays a vital part in raising the Foundation’s profile and demonstrating its impact across all four UK nations. This is a 4 days a week 0.8 FTE, 18 months fixed term role with the possibility to extend. This role is remote with travel around UK at least once a month, in person Foundation meet‑ups two to three times a year, along with smaller team meet‑ups when required.

Key responsibilities

• Partnership management
  • Act as the Foundation’s main point of contact for UK community partner organisations, establish regular touch-points with key contacts.
  • Build, maintain, and manage relationships with existing and new partners, sharing relevant micro:bit content and resources as needed.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to collaborate with like-minded organisations and events that increase visibility and stakeholder engagement.
  • Support the Head of EMEA with managing community partners, ensuring communications and network-building.
  • Work closely with the Education team as new content, resources, webinars and courses are developed and ensuring this information is circulated to relevant contacts and partners.
• Engagement & communications
  • Liaise with partners on campaigns, initiatives, and micro:bit-related communications, managing a schedule and record of these.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop tailored partner messaging and recommendations.
  • Represent the Foundation at national and regional events, recording contacts and following up opportunities.
  • Contribute to the growth and coordination of the micro:bit champion programme, leveraging leadership skills to maximise its reach and impact.
• Reporting & evaluation
  • Coordinate partner impact reporting, gathering and analysing data for quarterly and annual reporting cycles.
  • Track and communicate the outcomes of partner activities, showcasing reach and impact.
  • Work with internal teams (Education, Marketing, Product, Technology) to ensure UK projects are aligned and impactful.

Person specification

Required

• Commitment for the Foundation’s mission to broaden participation in digital creativity and coding, particularly among girls and underrepresented groups.
• Experience collaborating with global, national, or regional partners in education, community, or technology.
• Demonstrable success in building and managing relationships with multiple partners, delivering measurable results.
• Confident communicator: skilled at presenting, pitching, and delivering sessions both online and in person.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive, with the ability to identify and act on new opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage workload, priorities, and reporting independently.
• Willingness and availability to travel across the UK to meet with partners, attend events.
• Demonstrable experience and interest in the education technology sector, with knowledge of digital products, tools, software, publishing etc.

Desirable

• Experience in B2B client, stakeholder, or partner management.
• An understanding of education content, digital marketing, social media.
• Strong copywriting skills advantageous.
• Public‑speaking and keen presentation skills an advantage.
• Skills in data management, reporting, and visualisation (e.g., Google Analytics, infographics, dashboards).
• Local networks and knowledge of education ecosystems an advantage.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please get in touch by submitting your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role. This role closes on the 31st March 2026, however we may shortlist and interview ahead of the closing date, so please do apply early. For any questions, please contact us on support@microbit.org and we will come back to you soonest.

AI statement

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Salary £42,000 FTE per annum (33,600 GBP 0.8FTE)

At the Micro:bit Educational Foundation, we work flexibly, collaboratively, and with a shared commitment to making a lasting difference. We’re small enough to move fast, yet global enough to have real influence. And if you’re the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you. Once probationary period is complete, contractual benefits include group private medical and group life insurance plan, EAP plan, flexibility in working hours, flexible annual leave policy (taking at least 25 days a year not including national holidays) and pension arrangement.

The Micro:bit Educational Foundation is a UK-based not for profit with the goal to inspire every child to create their best digital future. One of the greatest benefits of working at micro:bit is knowing that the work you’re doing is contributing to something positive, constructive and with beneficial social outcomes. The Micro:bit Educational Foundation offers the opportunity to include outreach activities in your work, such as teaching with the micro:bit at code clubs.