Ashoka - Youth Years Leader (Europe) - UK

Ashoka; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global education reform organization seeks a Youth Years Leader to lead efforts in embedding Changemaking in education across Europe. The role involves developing strategic partnerships, advocating for Changemaking in curricula, and tracking metrics of success to influence educational systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational reform initiatives and a passion for shaping future changemakers. Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary included.

Benefits

Annual gross salary of £103,685 – £110,000

Up to 10% performance-based bonus

25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Occupational maternity and paternity pay

Mental health support

Professional development budget

Qualifications

• Experience in leading educational reform initiatives.
• Strong advocacy skills for embedding changemaking in educational curricula.
• Ability to track metrics and report on progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategic partnerships with influential stakeholders.
• Advocate for Changemaking in national education strategies.
• Utilize the AYC playbook to co-create new educational models.
• Track progress against defined metrics related to Changemakers.

Job description

Youth Years Leader (Europe)

You will lead Ashoka’s efforts across Europe to reform the institutions that shape how young people grow up and ensure every young person leaves secondary school having mastered the four Changemaking elements: Conscious Empathy, Sophisticated Teamwork, New Leadership, and Practicing Changemaking.

Specifically, you will create strategic and deeply rooted partnerships with ministries of education, public school systems, teacher unions, educational publishers, teacher training schools and other relevant organizations to put Changemaking at the core of their strategies. A key ambition is to quantifiably influence the education systems and youth‑focused media to prioritize graduating Changemakers through new curricula, syllabi and related teaching materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategic partnerships with influential stakeholders such as ministries of education, public school systems, teacher unions, educational publishers, and teacher training schools.
• Advocate for and embed Changemaking in national and local education strategies, curricula, and assessment frameworks.
• Use the Ashoka Young Changemakers (AYC) playbook to engage and co‑create new models of Education that embed Changemaking at all levels.
• Track and report on progress against defined metrics, including the percentage of secondary‑school students who self‑identify as Changemakers and the proportion of school leaders who define success by graduating changemakers.
• Prepare and present briefings to senior education stakeholders and internal leaders to secure commitment and sustain long‑term partnership agreements.

Success Metrics

Success in the first year would involve: (a) signing two partnership agreements with influential players and (b) advancing at least one place‑based model that is tracking toward decreasing direct support from Ashoka. Within five years, progress should be evident on the two societal metrics described above.

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Salary & Benefits

• Annual gross base salary: £103,685 – £110,000 (flexible for the right candidate based on skills and experience)
• Discretionary annual performance‑based bonus (up to 10%) and discretionary Senior Leader Equity Pay
• 25 annual leave days per year (pro‑rata) plus bank holidays; up to 5 days can be carried over to the next year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Occupational maternity and paternity pay
• Occupational sick pay and leave
• 3% employer pension contribution
• Flexible Leave Days (approval required in advance) – includes birthday leave, bereavement leave, emergency leave, unpaid leave, religious observance, family/personal events leave, study leave, volunteering days and other types of leave as needed
• Mental health support
• Professional development budget
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity

Ashoka is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for every person who walks through our doors. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Ashoka celebrates and embraces diversity.