Project Manager – Emerging Tech and AI in Education, Theirworld
About Theirworld
Founded 23 years ago, Theirworld has grown to become a leading global children’s charity committed to the best start in life for children and young people by ending the education crisis and unleashing the potential of the next generation.
If you care about issues like climate change, gender equality, inclusion, helping refugees and ensuring the voices of young people are represented at all levels of decision-making, then education is the key to unlocking big change in these areas. If you want to make change happen, join us!
We believe in unlocking big change from a supportive and inclusive environment. This is why, we now have an innovative 4-day-working-week which sees all employees working Monday to Thursday with the office closed on most Fridays.
This is in addition to hybrid working with most staff taking at least one day a week based in the office.
Other benefits include:
- Regular in-house training
- Travel
- Central London location: 5 mins from Liverpool St Station and Shoreditch High Street
- Highly competitive salaries, plus more
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Home office expense allowance
- Life Insurance
- Season ticket loan scheme
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic and technically astute Project Manager to join our Projects team. This role will oversee projects that use artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to improve education access, equity, and outcomes across the three pillars of Theirworld’s work: Best Start in Life, A Safe Place to Learn, and Skills for the Future.
The successful candidate will support the development and delivery of innovative pilots, including projects that explore how AI and technology can equip children and youth with the competencies, digital fluency, and adaptive skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. You will manage local partnerships, steer experimentation, and ensure robust learning cycles that contribute to Theirworld’s pilot-to-scale strategy.
This role is ideal for someone who seeks greater depth of knowledge, impact-driven, and excited to shape how emerging technologies can accelerate educational equity in low-resource settings.
This role is for maternity cover but with the possibility of extension.
Main responsibilities
Project Management
- Manage a diverse portfolio of education projects across Theirworld’s three pillars – Best Start in Life, A Safe Place to Learn, and Skills for the Future, with an emphasis on those leveraging AI and emerging technologies.
- Oversee programme planning, budgeting, delivery, reporting and learning for projects, ensuring milestones are met, partners are supported, and learnings are captured.
- Lead on the implementation of projects that apply digital or AI driven solutions to improve learning outcomes, particularly within the Skills for the Future pillar.
- Ensure all projects are inclusive and aligned with Theirworld’s cross-cutting vital areas: gender, inclusion, climate, health & nutrition, and peace & security.
AI for Future Skills
- Identify and manage projects that apply AI tools to build transferable, digital, and job-relevant skills for youth.
- Explore and test the potential of AI to personalise learning, support educators, and close skills gaps in marginalised communities.
- Ensure ethical, context sensitive, and inclusive use of AI in education projects, especially for girls, children with disabilities, and crisis-affected learners.
Partner Management and Grant Oversight
- Lead relationships with local delivery partners, edtech companies, and civil society organisations to co-deliver impactful projects.
- Draft and manage contracts and reporting templates; support partners with MEL frameworks aligned with pilot-to-scale goals.
- Conduct partner check-ins, manage grants, track spending, and ensure timely reporting and adaptive learning.
Learning and Contribution to Strategy
- Document and disseminate learnings and emerging insights on AI in education.
- Contribute to Theirworld’s knowledge assets and participate in knowledge sharing platforms and global convenings.
- Support scale strategies by contributing to replication toolkits and packages based on pilot results.
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across Theirworld, including development, campaigns, advocacy, communications, and research teams, to ensure alignment, maximise impact, and foster shared learning.
- Actively contribute to cross-organisational initiatives, helping integrate projects into wider strategic objectives.
- Engage with our Development and Fundraising team to identify and support the cultivation of potential funders and supporters for the project pipeline
- Provide additional support to the Director of Programmes and other team members as required to ensure the smooth delivery of projects and organisational priorities.
Experience, skills and character
- 5 – 7 years of experience in education, edtech, or AI-for-development projects.
- Proven project management experience delivering initiatives in partnership with local organisations, NGOs, or tech providers.
- Strong understanding of education systems, future skills development, and how technology (especially AI) can support them.
- Confident managing project budgets, reporting cycles, and monitoring frameworks.
- Deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and ethical innovation in education.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile, and mission-driven environment.
Salary
Starting at £45,000 based on qualifications and experience.
Apply for this role
Please submit your CV and cover letter to jobs@theirworld.org , including the name of the role of interest in the subject line of your email.
Only open to applicants with the right to work in the UK.
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is successfully filled.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.
Studio Assistant
Founded 23 years ago, Theirworld has grown to become a leading global children’s charity committed to the best start in life for children and young people by ending the education crisis and unleashing the potential of the next generation.
If you care about issues like climate change, gender equality, inclusion, helping refugees and ensuring the voices of young people are represented at all levels of decision-making, then education is the key to unlocking big change in these areas. If you want to make change happen, join us!
We believe in unlocking big change from a supportive and inclusive environment. This is why we now have an innovative 4-day-working-week which sees all employees working Monday to Thursday with the office closed on most Fridays.
This is in addition to hybrid working with most staff taking at least one day a week based in the office.
Other benefits include:
- Regular in-house training
- Travel
- Central London location:5 mins from Liverpool St Station and Shoreditch High Street
- Highly competitive salaries, plus more
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Home office expense allowance
- Life Insurance
-
Season ticket loan scheme
About the role
Theirworld is seeking a Studio Assistant to support the smooth running of our in-house design studio.
Our Creative Studio produces high-quality visual content that supports the charity’s campaigning, advocacy, fundraising and project work — including video, infographics, digital and social media assets, brand materials, marketing collateral and research reports.
The Studio Assistant will provide day-to-day support on studio operations and assist with projects, asset management and creative production. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone at the beginning of their creative career — but with scope for growth into project coordination and production for the right candidate.
Reporting to our Director of Communications, you will work closely with our Studio Manager and colleagues across the ten-strong Marketing and Communications team, as well as internal teams, external designers, editors and other creative suppliers.
Main responsibilities
The Studio Assistant will support activities, including but not limited to:
Studio Support and Coordination
- Assist with the flow of creative briefs through the studio, ensuring timelines, priorities and deliverables are tracked
- Support the Studio Manager with project trackers, approvals, and stakeholder updates
- Liaise with internal teams to gather information and assets for creative projects.
Content and Production Support
- Assist with preparing and formatting assets for use across digital and print platforms.
- Support production of digital assets (social media graphics, simple video edits, branded templates)
- Ensure all materials meet brand standards
Freelancer and Supplier Support
- Help with briefs, contracts, and timelines for freelancers and suppliers
- Maintain contact lists and support communications with creative partners
Studio Operations
- Assist with our digital asset libraries, file naming conventions and archiving
- Track usage rights and maintain version control across projects
Experience, skills and character
- Determined, enthusiastic and proactive ‘can do’ attitude
- Strong organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects
- Interest or experience in creative production workflows (design, video, animation, or content creation)
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style.
- Confident with digital tools (MS Office essential; any experience with design software, project management tools like Monday.com, or creative production platforms is an advantage)
- A problem-solving mindset with the ability to take initiative
- At least one year of experience in creative, design, marketing, communications, or project coordination (in-house or agency) is desirable – but passion and aptitude are equally valued
Salary
Starting at £26,000+ based on qualifications and experience.
Apply for this role
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to jobs@theirworld.org including the name of the role of interest in the subject line of your email.
Only open to applicants with the right to work in the UK.
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is successfully filled.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.