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We are looking for an experienced senior marketing manager to join the Raspberry Pi Foundation's US team.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will develop and deliver marketing strategies to increase the reach and impact of our educational products and programs across the US. You will be responsible for increasing awareness of what we offer, generating demand, and supporting customer acquisition through marketing campaigns, media relations, storytelling, events, and more.

You will work closely with our global Marketing & Communications team, which is based in the UK, leveraging their capabilities and expertise, ensuring that our activities in the US are aligned with the global brand strategy, and ensuring that the US perspective is contributing to the development of future strategy. You will lead and manage a small team of specialists and you will take responsibility for the communications and marketing budget and relationships with contractors and vendors.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or professional qualification, along with significant experience in a senior marketing role, ideally in the education sector. You will be comfortable developing and implementing strategies, enjoying both setting direction and making things happen.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the communications and marketing function in a rapidly growing US nonprofit that is part of a global movement to advance computing and AI education for young people.

We work hard to make sure that the Foundation is a place where everyone is supported to do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be joining an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other.

• Develop and deliver the communications and marketing strategy for the Raspberry Pi Foundation North America, raising our profile and reputation with key audiences.
• Lead the development and delivery of marketing strategies and campaigns for the Foundation's products in the US (including Code Club, Experience CS, and Experience AI), increasing awareness, generating demand, and supporting customer acquisition.
• Develop and deliver the Foundation's US events strategy, creating meaningful in person opportunities to engage with partners, school districts, educators, and young people.
• Work closely with the global Marketing & Communications team, ensuring that US activities are aligned with the global brand strategy and contributing a US perspective to the continuing development of that strategy in future.
• Use data to measure performance, inform decision-making, and improve effectiveness of our communications and marketing activities. Gather feedback and insights that can be used to drive improvements in our products.
• Lead and manage a small team of specialists (initially one role, but set to grow), providing them with the clarity and support to enable them to do great work.
• Manage the US communications and marketing budget, and manage relationships with external agencies, contractors, and vendors, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective delivery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Learning, Customer Success, Product, and Fundraising teams to achieve shared goals.

We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not necessarily all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here.

• A degree or professional qualification in communications and marketing or equivalent.
• Significant experience in a senior marketing role, ideally in the education sector.
• A track record of developing and delivering marketing strategies and campaigns that drive awareness, demand, and adoption, ideally across multiple products or programs at once.
• Experience of developing and delivering events programmes that engage with target audiences and communities.
• A good understanding of school systems in the US and experience marketing to educators, school leaders, and districts.
• Experience using data and market insights to measure performance and ROI, and to make evidence-informed recommendations for improvement.
• Experience managing and developing people.
• Experience managing budgets and relationships with external agencies, contractors, and vendors, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organisation externally and build rapport with a wide range of audiences.
• A collaborative approach, with experience working closely with global or cross-functional teams to align local activity with wider organisational strategy and brand.
• Willingness and ability to travel across the USA.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is an independent nonprofit with a global mission to enable young people to realize their full potential through the power of computer science and digital technologies. In the US we operate through Raspberry Pi Foundation North America which is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.

We empower schools to teach computing and AI literacy through free curricula, classroom resources, purpose built software tools, and professional development for teachers. We inspire young people to become tech creators through the world's largest networks of coding clubs. We undertake original research that informs our work and which we use to advance the field of computer science education more broadly.

All of our resources and learning experiences are available for anyone to use at no cost. We are particularly focused on creating opportunities for young people who experience educational disadvantage and those who come from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in technology industries.

Over the past decade, we have supported hundreds of thousands of educators and tens of millions of students. We have teams in six countries (India, Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, the UK and US) and partnerships with mission-aligned non-profit organisations in over 60 countries.

We are at the forefront of the global educational movement to expand access to computer science education and AI literacy. You can learn more about our work in our latest Annual Report.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including:

• Paid time off. In addition to public holidays, full-time employees in the US receive 15 days of paid time off, plus 3 additional days of paid time off for the company-wide closure at the end of each year.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401)(k). We match 100% of employee contributions up to the first 5%.
• Private Healthcare. We provide private healthcare (including dental and vision) for you and for your dependents through United Healthcare and Guardian.
• Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
• Support for parents and carers. We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers.
• Group term life insurance & disability insurance. We provide insurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family.
• Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees.

31 August 2026, 9.00am ET

Phone screen: Week commencing 7 September 2026

First interview: Week commencing 14 September 2026 (online)

Second interview: Week commencing 21 September 2026 (in person in New York City)

*We will cover reasonable expenses to attend the in person interview

All of our workplaces are inclusive spaces where we want people to feel respected, valued, and able to do their best work. We are committed to building teams that bring together people with a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. That starts with our recruitment process.

Here's what you can expect:

• As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to a small number of questions that we will use to screen your eligibility for the role. You will also be asked to provide your resume.
• Eligible applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the hiring manager. We review all applications for authenticity. While we embrace the use of AI tools to assist you, all content must genuinely represent your own work, and have been reviewed and personalised by you.
• A small number of candidates will be invited to a phone call with the hiring manager. The purpose of this call is to check our understanding of your application and to answer any questions you have.
• We normally have two interviews, which may take place in-person. Interviews will be with the hiring manager and at least one other colleague.
• You will usually be asked to undertake a work-based assessment in advance of your interviews. This will be an opportunity for you to show how you would perform some part of the role. You will be given advance notice and clear instructions.
• If you have any questions about or feel that you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, including adjustments for neurodiversity, please contact our People and Culture team at recruitment@raspberrypi.org.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Everyone appointed to a role at the Foundation will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.