EMEA Government Affairs Lead

Location: United Kingdom; remote within the European business or hybrid/remote in the UK, with travel across EMEA and globally as needed.

Salary: £110K–£115.1K plus commission.

Company

Develops intuitive products that support learning, personal development, education, and career growth.

What you will do

• Set and run the EMEA public affairs and government go-to-market strategy.
• Build relationships with national policymakers, education leaders, European, Middle East and African agencies, consortia, and NRENs, and represent the business in policy forums.
• Track EMEA education and technology policy and develop and advocate for company positions.
• Shape procurement strategy, including national frameworks and consortium agreements.
• Identify market and business opportunities and demonstrate how policy work drives revenue.
• Manage external lobbying and consulting partners, brief leaders and teams on policy changes, and connect spending to outcomes.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of experience 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.
• Experience building relationships with policymakers and senior leaders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English and at least one other European language.
• A bachelor's degree.

Nice to have

• Experience working with EU, global NGOs, European, GCC, Middle East, and UK governments.
• An advanced degree.
• Experience generating revenue and closing deals in the public sector.
• Experience in workforce development or skills credentialing.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and an ownership program for full-time employees.
• Flexible remote, hybrid, and in-office collaboration options depending on role, team, and location.
• Generous time off, local holidays, and an annual late-December recharge period based on departmental needs.
• Wellness programs, mental health support, learning resources, professional development tools, and tuition reimbursement.
• Inclusive culture with employee recognition and collaboration support.

Hiring process

• All employees must pass a background check.
• Identity verification may require legal name, current physical location, valid contact number, and residential address in accordance with local privacy laws.