Director for Strategic Communications and Partnerships

PERIDOT PARTNERS; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education charity in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director for Strategic Communications and Partnerships to enhance its external profile and partnerships in mathematics education. The successful candidate will design and implement the communications strategy, work closely with the Chief Executive, and deepen relationships with key stakeholders. This role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to the mission of improving maths learning across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading communications strategies and public affairs.
• Proven track record in partnership development.
• Ability to articulate mission and impact to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEI's communications strategy and public affairs.
• Strengthen partnerships with funders and strategic partners.
• Support MEI’s long-term sustainability.

Skills

Strong communications expertise

Ability to build high-value partnerships

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Join MEI and lead the organisation’s communications and partnerships in mathematics education. Drive high-impact engagement with government, funders and strategic partners to raise MEI’s profile and support its mission to improve maths learning across the UK.

MEI is a national education charity dedicated to improving the teaching and learning of mathematics across the UK. We are now seeking to appoint a Director for Strategic Communications and Partnerships to play a pivotal role in strengthening our external profile, influence and reach.

This senior leadership role will lead MEI’s communications strategy, public affairs and partnership development, ensuring our mission, impact and value are clearly articulated to key audiences. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board, the postholder will help strengthen MEI’s position as a trusted voice in mathematics education, deepen relationships with funders and partners, and support the organisation’s long‑term sustainability.

We are looking for a strategic, credible and collaborative leader who combines strong communications expertise with the ability to build high‑value partnerships. The successful candidate will be motivated by MEI’s purpose, confident operating at senior levels, and excited by the opportunity to shape how mathematics education is understood, valued and supported nationally.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 9th February 2026