Director of Growth

Multiverse is the upskilling platform for AI and Tech adoption.

We have partnered with 1,500+ companies to deliver a new kind of learning that's transforming today’s workforce.

Our upskilling apprenticeships are designed for people of any age and career stage to build critical AI, data, and tech skills. Our learners have driven $2bn+ ROI for their employers, using the skills they’ve learned to improve productivity and measurable performance.

In June 2022, we announced a $220 million Series D funding round co-led by StepStone Group, Lightspeed Venture Partners and General Catalyst. With a post-money valuation of $1.7bn, the round makes us the UK’s first EdTech unicorn.

But we aren’t stopping there. With a strong operational footprint and 800+ employees, we have ambitious plans to continue scaling. We’re building a world where tech skills unlock people’s potential and output.

Join Multiverse and power our mission to equip the workforce to win in the AI era.

The Role

You'll lead our international expansion strategy across Europe, identifying and entering the next wave of European markets while building the playbook for systematic multi-country rollout. With a team already establishing operations in Germany, your focus is: where do we go next, how fast, and what's the smartest path to get there—including strategic acquisitions that accelerate our position.

Reporting to: CEO
Location: London or Germany
Team: Initially individual contributor, building capacity over time

What You'll Own

Market Intelligence & Selection

• Identify and prioritize the next 3-5 European markets beyond Germany using addressable market analysis, regulatory landscape assessment, and competitive positioning

• Build the market entry framework that becomes our repeatable playbook across diverse European markets

• Maintain ongoing market intelligence to inform strategic pivots and opportunity identification

Strategic Market Entry

• Execute market entry strategies for new countries including regulatory navigation, partnership development, and GTM approach

• Work with Corp Dev to evaluate acquisition opportunities in both Germany (to accelerate existing operations) and new markets (to establish beachheads)

• Build relationships with key stakeholders across target markets: policy makers, potential partners, industry bodies

• Define success metrics and establish go/no-go criteria for market viability

Acquisition Strategy

• Partner closely with Corp Dev to identify acquisition targets that accelerate the growth trajectory in Europe

• Support due diligence and integration planning for future acquisitions

• Leverage the German team's market knowledge while providing strategic M&A perspective

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Create integrated expansion roadmaps that tie to product, ops, and GTM capacity

• Partner with Corp Dev on acquisition strategy and due diligence for target markets

• Translate market insights into actionable business plans with clear resource requirements

• Build business cases that secure executive and board buy-in for expansion investments

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with the Germany team to understand market dynamics and identify acquisition opportunities

• Work with GTM to align international expansion with sales capacity and market-specific approaches

• Partner with Product/Tech on localization requirements and market-specific needs

• Collaborate with Policy & Comms on regulatory strategy and market reputation building

• Leverage investor networks for warm introductions and market intelligence across Europe

What You'll Need

Essential

• Market entry expertise: 5+ years leading international expansion, preferably in Tech sector

• Strategic thinking with execution rigor: You can build the plan and roll up your sleeves to make it happen

• Business acumen: Strong commercial instincts with ability to build business cases and P&L models

• Relationship building: Natural networker who can open doors with C-suite executives, investors, and policy makers

• M&A experience: Track record evaluating acquisition targets, conducting due diligence, or supporting post-merger integration

• Comfort with ambiguity: You thrive in 0-to-1 environments where the playbook doesn't exist yet

Nice to Have

• Experience with apprenticeship systems or vocational training markets across multiple European countries

• Existing network across multiple European markets (government, business, or education sectors)

• Track record navigating complex regulatory environments in multiple jurisdictions

• Language skills (German, French, Spanish, or other European languages)

Benefits

• Time off - 27 days holiday, plus 5 additional days off: 1 life event day, 2 volunteer days, 2 company-wide wellbeing days (M-Powered Weekend) and 8 bank holidays per year

• Health & Wellness- private medical Insurance with Bupa, a medical cashback scheme, life insurance, gym membership & wellness resources through Wellhub and access to Spill - all in one mental health support

• Hybrid work offering - for most roles we collaborate in the office three days per week with the exception of Coaches and Instructors who collaborate in the office once a month

• Work-from-anywhere scheme - you'll have the opportunity to work from anywhere, up to 10 days per year

• Space to connect: Beyond the desk, we make time for weekly catch-ups, seasonal celebrations, and have a kitchen that’s always stocked!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We’re an equal opportunities employer. And proud of it. Every applicant and employee is afforded the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. This will never change. Read our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policy here.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Multiverse is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners. We expect all employees to share this commitment and adhere to our Safeguarding Policy, our Prevent Policy and all other Multiverse company policies. Successful applicants will be required to undertake at least a Basic check via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

For roles that will involve a Regulated Activity, successful applicants must also undergo an Enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check and a Prohibition Order check. Roles involving Regulated Activity may interact with vulnerable groups, therefore are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 meaning applicants are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible referral to the police and the DBS.