Job Title
Senior Education Systems Solutions Manager
Salary Range
See benefits section
Job Type
Full‑time, initial fixed‑term contract of 12 months
Location
Cardiff (UK) | The Hague (Netherlands) (with travel)
Hybrid Working
Hybrid working opportunity / Open to remote working within the UK/NL (with travel).
About The IB
The International Baccalaureate provides world‑class educational services to over 6,000 schools across more than 160 countries. Additionally, we are increasingly working with Education Systems, supporting them in achieving their education reform goals. A career with the IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.
About the Job
The International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) is increasingly working with education systems, including governments, international organisations and non‑profit organisations, to support education reform where there is alignment with an IB education. The Senior Education Systems Solutions Manager plays a leading role in shaping and delivering high‑quality education system solutions that are credible, evidence‑informed and contextually relevant, and that can deliver meaningful educational impact.
Working in close partnership with regional teams and subject matter experts, the role leads the design of complex consultancy solutions, contributes to the wider Education Systems Solutions offer, and provides technical leadership for delivery where opportunities progress into live projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of education system solutions that respond to complex client needs and are grounded in research, international practice and contextual understanding.
- Shape technically robust and externally credible proposals for governments, international organisations and non‑profit organisations, especially for complex or high‑profile opportunities.
- Work in close partnership with regional teams throughout opportunity development, client engagement, solution design and delivery.
- Engage credibly with senior external stakeholders to understand reform priorities and support strong, context‑sensitive solution development.
- Provide technical leadership for projects involving solutions you have designed, ensuring quality, relevance and responsiveness during delivery.
- Contribute actively to the wider work and development of the Education Systems Solutions offer.
Qualifications
- Degree qualified in Education, International Development or a related field; a postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
- Strong background in education system improvement, ideally with expertise in curriculum and/or assessment.
- Substantial experience in education consulting, programme or project management, solution development or a related field, ideally in an international context.
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work credibly with senior external partners.
- A strategic, collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to balance educational impact, contextual understanding, delivery feasibility and practical implementation.
Benefits – Cardiff
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:
- Annual salary circa £62,000 per annum, negotiable dependent on experience
- 10% employer pension contribution (minimum 3% employee contribution)
- Annual pay review with bonus eligibility (effective from July 2027)
- Flexible benefits allowance (1.5% of annual salary)
- Enhanced family friendly benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Life assurance (4x annual salary)
- Flexible working hours (core hours: 10am–12pm and 2pm–3pm; 37.5 hours/week)
- Paid volunteering leave (one day per calendar year)
- Excellent continuous professional development opportunities
- Health and wellness schemes
- Disability Confident Employer
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts on products, days out, and gym memberships
- Cashback opportunities from a wide range of retailers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking
Benefits – The Hague
- Annual salary in the region of €60,015 – €82,521, negotiable dependent on experience
- Annual pay review
- Relocation support and work permit sponsorship available
- Flexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary to spend on benefits or as an addition to salary
- Flexible working (core hours are 10am-3.30pm), 40 hours per week
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, plus the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days of leave each year
- Bicycle scheme
- IB Pension
- Life insurance 2x annual salary
- Travel and work from home allowance
- Health insurance allowance
- Disability insurance
- Excellent continuous professional development
Application Period
Applications will be accepted until 11.55pm BST, 25 June 2026.
EEO Statement
We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified applicants. As a global employer, we adhere to all relevant employment legislation in the countries in which we operate, and we’re happy to provide any reasonable support or adjustments as needed to ensure applicants can fully participate in our recruitment process.
