Strategic Affairs Manager

AnaVation LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in education technology seeks a Strategic Affairs Manager for EMEA. The role involves developing public affairs strategies, fostering relationships with policymakers, and influencing policy and procurement outcomes in education. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in international government affairs and public policy, with strong skills in communication and negotiation. Join this dynamic environment where your expertise will shape educational policies across Europe.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in international government affairs, public policy or a related field.
• Deep knowledge of international education policy and regulatory environments.
• Experience managing external lobbying and consulting resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute EMEA public affairs strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with key federal policymakers.
• Monitor and analyze national legislation and regulations globally.

Skills

International government affairs

Public policy

Building relationships

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

10+ years in relevant field

Prior education experience in K12 or higher education

Job description

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome.

And that's where you come in:

The Strategic Affairs Manager (EMEA) will assist Instructure's international policy agenda, relationship management, and activation of policies and education initiatives that advance the company's mission and business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of global education and policy‑making landscapes, strong relationship‑building skills, and the ability to effectively influence policy and procurement outcomes. This individual will also engage in the work of the broader International and Academic Strategy team, including government affairs, consortia relationship management, and go to market.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the VP of Strategic Affairs, General Manager of EMEA and VP of International, this role will be responsible for equipping and expanding the company's efforts in:
  • Building relationships across EMEA national policymakers, education leaders, and staff
  • Informing policy and regulations in education, technology, and other pertinent areas
  • Expanding visibility of, confidence in, and appreciation for Instructure as a mission‑oriented market leader
  • Identifying market creation and/or business opportunities for both the company and its customers and partners and building internal expertise, understanding and informed decision making of the changing regulatory environment in which the company operates

Expected to

• Develop and execute Instructure's EMEA federal public affairs strategy globally, including:
  • Building and maintaining relationships with key federal policymakers, agencies, officials, staff, and influential partners (e.g., key consortia, national research education networks (NRENs), advocacy groups, etc.)
  • Managing government affairs go‑to‑market, business development priorities, and policy issues impacting Instructure's business, aligned with Sector VP, Product & Business Development teams, which may include:
    • National Investments, Funding & Structures for Education Modernization
    • National Regulation of K12 and Higher Education
    • Skill Credentialing, Accreditation and Pathways
    • Workforce Preparedness
    • Global Alliances
    • Digital and Distance Learning
  • Representing Instructure in consortia and policy groups
  • Monitoring and analyzing national legislation and regulations globally (EMEA)
  • Developing and advocating for Instructure's policy positions
  • Managing external consulting/lobbying resources, if/when applicable
• Build and maintain internal expertise on EMEA policy issues:
  • Educating company leadership and staff on relevant policy developments
  • Providing guidance on policy implications for business decisions
  • Coordinating internal policy input and feedback processes
  • Aligning with and informing global and other strategic business initiatives
  • Identifying and sharing contacts, information, and new opportunities with internal leaders to advance their business goals
• Engage in EMEA Government Affairs & Go-to-Market agenda:
  • Managing a collection of industry association, nonprofit organization, and government alliance relationships to foster longer‑term company opportunities for revenue growth

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in international government affairs, public policy, or a related field
• Prior education experience in K12 or higher education
• Deep knowledge of international education policy, regulatory environments and procurement processes
• Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with policymakers and stakeholders
• Strong communication, advocacy, and negotiation skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience managing external lobbying and consulting resources
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.

Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti‑discrimination laws in every country where we operate.

All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we’ve implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.

Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.