Lead Stakeholder Engagement Manager (Education)

TL;DR

Lead Stakeholder Engagement Manager (Education): Designing and implementing strategic engagement frameworks for vocational education and post-16 reform with an accent on stakeholder mapping and relationship management. Focus on influencing policy, improving internal processes for external engagement, and increasing hirify.global's influence in the skills and employment sectors.

Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in office) in London or Manchester, UK

Salary: £54,900 - £68,600

Company

hirify.global is the UK's largest provider of academic qualifications, operating as an independent charity dedicated to advancing education.

What you will do

• Develop strategic stakeholder engagement approaches to strengthen hirify.global's presence and influence in the vocational landscape.
• Embed effective ways of working, processes, and tools to improve how the organization plans and learns from engagement.
• Build and maintain high-level relationships across the education, skills, and employment sectors.
• Coordinate events, strategic communications, and partnerships to increase the profile of vocational work.
• Lead the delivery of strategic stakeholder projects, ensuring alignment with broader organizational strategy.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of education and skills policy and its implications for qualifications and assessment.
• Significant experience in stakeholder mapping and developing strategic engagement plans in complex environments.
• Proven ability to develop and embed operational tools for stakeholder management.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and strong facilitation skills.
• Prior experience working within educational or skills-based organizations.
• Must be based in the UK and able to work hybrid from London or Manchester offices.

Nice to have

• Deep understanding of the vocational landscape and its specific implications for assessment.
• Existing professional connections with stakeholders in vocational, skills, or employment sectors.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• 35-hour working week with flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (6%–11.5%).
• Comprehensive benefits including Life assurance, BUPA PMI, and a health cash plan.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.

Hiring process

• First stage interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams.
• Second stage face-to-face interviews held in London or Manchester offices.