Outreach and Engagement Manager

Summary

Join the Raspberry Pi Foundation as their Outreach and Engagement Manager, a remote position based in England with UK travel. You will develop and deliver engaging outreach campaigns and events for teachers and students, focusing on underrepresented groups in technology. Responsibilities include planning events, building stakeholder relationships, identifying partnerships, and reporting on impact. The ideal candidate possesses event management experience, understands the UK school system, and excels in communication and collaboration. The Foundation offers a flexible and collaborative work environment with competitive benefits.

Requirements

• A commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation
• Experience of running events, workshops and training, ideally with educators and young people
• A good understanding of the structure of the school systems in the UK, particularly in England and Scotland
• Experience of working in partnership with a range of communities and organisations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to represent the Foundation externally, write clearly, and to build rapport with diverse audiences, including educators and young people
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and partners
• Good organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable with technology, including office and productivity applications (we use Google Workspace)
• Willingness and ability to travel across the UK
• You must be eligible to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inspiring and engaging online and in-person events across the UK, including teacher training and student-facing workshops
• Develop and implement outreach campaigns that engage schools, teachers, and young people, with a particular focus on those who come from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the technology sector
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including schools, universities, industry partners, and community organisations
• Identify and develop new partnerships that can grow the reach and impact the Foundation’s educational products
• Collaborate with the Learning and Communications teams so that outreach and events showcase our products and resources effectively
• Monitor and report on the impact of outreach and events, using both qualitative and quantitative data including participant feedback to improve the effectiveness of activities over time

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave initially, growing to 30 days after five years service
• Company-wide close down for 3 days at the end of the year
• Generous company pension scheme with 8% employer and 4% employee contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance and long-term illness insurance policy
• Investment in professional development and learning
• Flexible work hours as needed, to fit around childcare or other commitments
• Generous family leave policy
• Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan