Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: depending on experience, between 55-69k Euro annually (all incl.)

Contract: Fixed term contract of one year with intention to convert to permanent after the initial year.

Location: IB (International Baccalaureate®) Global Centre, The Hague

Hybrid working opportunity, 2 days in the office per week

If you're looking to work for a global organisation with a meaningful mission, and with colleagues all over the world, then the International Baccalaureate® (IB) may have the ideal opportunity for you! The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 5,500 schools across 159 countries. A career at IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services and contribute to our 50-year mission of creating a better and more peaceful world. Apply now to join our global organisation where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.

The Associate Manager, Digital Licensing & Partner Operations supports the operational delivery of the IB’s digital partnership and licensing activities. The role focuses on managing outbound and inbound licensing processes, coordinating operational interactions with digital partners, and ensuring compliance with copyright, IP, technical and data protection requirements.

The role sits within the Digital Partnerships team, which is responsible for maintaining and expanding partnerships with publishers, licensing partners, LMS providers, online course platforms and other EdTech organisations, as well as managing APIs that enable digital integration with IB systems.

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The Associate Manager, Digital Licensing & Partner Operations supports the operational delivery of the IB’s digital partnership and licensing activities. The role focuses on managing outbound and inbound licensing processes, coordinating operational interactions with digital partners, and ensuring compliance with copyright, IP, technical and data protection requirements. The role sits within the Digital Partnerships team, which is responsible for maintaining and expanding partnerships with publishers, licensing partners, LMS providers, online course platforms and other EdTech organisations, as well as managing APIs that enable digital integration with IB systems.

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Knowledge & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Publishing, Education Technology or equivalent experience
• Experience in licensing, copyright clearance, digital content operations or EdTech partnerships
• Understanding of global copyright and IP licensing principles
• Experience working with publishers, LMS platforms or EdTech providers
• Familiarity with APIs, metadata and digital interoperability concepts

Technical skills

• Experience with contract management systems, rights databases or licensing tools
• Comfortable working with API documentation and integration workflows
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems quickly

Soft skills

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple workflows concurrently and meet deadline

Diversity and Inclusion 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 suitably qualified applicants.

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The role holder is expected to:

1. Manage outbound licensing and digital partner agreements
   Manage the operational lifecycle of outbound licensing agreements for IB intellectual property, APIs, curriculum metadata and digital assets, including contract support, renewals, attribution compliance and partner communication.
2. Oversee inbound rights licensing and copyright clearance
   Lead end‑to‑end copyright clearance activities for IB commercial and digital products, ensuring timely permissions, risk mitigation and compliance. Manage a pool of freelance copyright clearance consultants and maintain accurate records and documentation.
3. Coordinate API licensing and technical partner onboarding
   Manage operational processes for API access, including documentation, compliance checks and coordination with Technology, Academic and Data Protection teams to ensure partners meet all requirements prior to go‑live.
4. Monitor digital partner compliance and IP protection
   Monitor partner use of IB IP, content, branding, metadata and APIs. Identify non‑compliance or risk issues and coordinate resolution with relevant internal stakeholders.
5. Support curriculum updates and partner alignment
   Ensure partners remain aligned with IB curriculum updates, assessment changes and metadata revisions through timely communication and coordination.
6. Maintain partner records, reporting and revenue tracking
   Maintain accurate records relating to contracts, API usage, copyright clearance, licensing fees and royalties, supporting reporting, forecasting and dashboards.
7. Drive continuous improvement of licensing and operational processes
   Identify and implement improvements to licensing, clearance and partner onboarding processes to improve efficiency while strengthening governance and IP protection.