Country Lead, Duolingo English Test, United Kingdom

We are seeking a strategic and analytical leader to drive our local acceptance efforts and grow the business of the Duolingo English Test (DET) globally. As the face of DET in the UK, you will be responsible for growing acceptance in higher education and immigration, engaging with government and university stakeholders, and leading a local team. Your role will involve defining and implementing growth strategies, building relationships with key stakeholders, and serving as the source of truth for all strategic decisions involving the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in education through technology.

• Grow DET acceptance in higher ed and immigration in the UK, including working with our Growth Area Lead on developing and implementing an overall strategy
• Lead government engagement, and support university engagement for acceptance of the Duolingo English Test, owning key relevant metrics
• Help build and lead a local team in the UK, including consultants and agencies, while upholding Duolingo’s operating principles as part of a remote team
• Be the face of the Duolingo English Test in the UK, including with universities, governments, and the press, as well as internally within Duolingo
• In collaboration with the Institutional Growth Area Lead and DET General Manager, serve as the source of truth for all strategic decisions involving the UK

• Experience in driving acceptance efforts with key stakeholders in the international education ecosystem
• Ability to own and lead strategic projects that will grow Duolingo English Test's business globally
• Strong analytical skills and ability to take a structured and proactive approach to implementation
• Ability to toggle between strategy and execution and thrive in a fast feedback-loop environment
• Experience in government engagement and supporting university engagement for acceptance of the Duolingo English Test
• Strong leadership skills and ability to build and lead a local team in the UK
• Excellent communication skills and ability to represent the Duolingo English Test with universities, governments, and the press
• Ability to serve as the source of truth for all strategic decisions involving the UK

• Equal Employment Opportunity employer
• No discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics
• Support and accommodation for interview process
• Holistic well-being benefits for employees