ETB Partnership & Delivery Lead

Compass Education; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education technology provider in Dublin is seeking an ETB Partnership & Delivery Lead to build relationships with Ireland's Education & Training Boards (ETBs). You will engage in strategic discussions, support procurement processes, and ensure the delivery of effective solutions. This role offers flexible working, private health insurance, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Private health insurance options

Learning & Development opportunities

25 days Annual Leave

24/7 access to Employment Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging with educational institutions and sector leaders.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships.
• Ability to manage and support procurement processes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary liaison with ETB leadership teams.
• Partner with sales and bid teams on tenders.
• Collaborate with Customer Success for ETB-specific delivery.

Skills

Strategic engagement

Procurement knowledge

Delivery support

Relationship management

Customer success collaboration

Job description

Come shape the future of education with us.

Are you ready to make a real impact on education globally? At Compass, our people are united by a common purpose, to simplify school management and improve student outcomes. We're a leading global provider of School Management Information Systems (MIS), already trusted by over 5,000 schools across Australia, Ireland, and the UK.

We're on a journey of growth with vast market opportunities ahead, and we're searching for a ETB Partnership & Delivery Lead to join our dynamic team in Dublin. If you're a thinker and a problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and celebrates diversity, you'll fit right in.

We are looking for the dedicated face of Compass Education to Ireland’s Education & Training Boards (ETBs). In this high-impact role, you’ll build trusted relationships across the ETB sector, steer SMIS-related procurement engagement, and ensure our solutions are delivered in ways that meet ETB needs while positioning Compass as a long-term, credible partner in Irish education.

What you’ll do

Strategic engagement

• Act as Compass’ primary liaison with ETB leadership teams, procurement offices, and ICT staff.
• Proactively create touchpoints via ETBI, sector conferences, working groups, and policy forums.
• Represent Compass as a sector thought leader, sharing relevant insights, case studies, and innovations.

Procurement & bid support

• Partner with sales and bid teams on tenders, aligning proposals to ETB needs, policies, and priorities.
• Provide sector intelligence on competitor positioning, decision-making structures, and procurement processes.
• Support presentations and pitches, serving as a credible, trusted face of Compass to ETB panels.

Delivery support

• Collaborate with Customer Success and Implementation to meet ETB-specific delivery requirements.
• Help establish pilot projects, case studies, and reference sites within the ETB sector.
• Gather structured feedback from ETBs to inform product development and service improvements.

Internal knowledge sharing

• Act as Compass’ subject matter expert for the ETB sector, regularly briefing colleagues.
• Build internal playbooks and templates to strengthen Compass’ effectiveness with ETBs over time.

What’s in it for you?

• We come together with our unique strengths to work towards a common purpose - shaping the future of education. When you join our team, you will collaborate with individuals who are passionate, driven, and open to embracing change in a fast-paced environment.
• A flexible working environment - our teams work 3 days in our office in Dublin.
• Private health insurance options to support your well-being.
• Learning & Development opportunities - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!
• 25 days Annual Leave + all statutory Public & Bank Holidays.
• 24/7 access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) through the means of face-to-face, livechat and phone support.

It is a really exciting time to join Compass. We are growing and are looking for ambitious individuals who want to grow alongside us. Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Prior to commencing employment, we will require:

• Verification of unrestricted work rights in Ireland (eg citizenship, passport, or birth certificate).

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today and help us empower schools to focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.

Find out more about Compass on our website - https://www.compass.education/.