As a Learning Innovation Manager, you will help shape the future of digital learning at the European Patent Academy. Working at the intersection of education, technology and innovation, you will contribute to the creation of accessible, engaging and effective learning experiences that support users of the European patent system worldwide.

The EPO's Academy, Professional Certifications and Learning Partnerships department develops specialised education programmes and professional qualifications to make patent knowledge more accessible. Supporting the objectives of the EPO's Strategic Plan 2028, the department brings together the European Patent Academy and the Certifications and EdTech Hub to promote learning innovation, skills development and international co-operation.

We are looking for a Learning Innovation Manager to join the Educational Technology team within the Certifications and EdTech Hub. You will collaborate with training teams, IT colleagues and external partners to develop digital learning content, enhance learning platforms and integrate innovative technologies into the Academy's programmes. Through your work, you will help improve the quality, accessibility and reach of digital education across the EPO's learning community.

With us you will:

• act as a primary co-ordinator and e-learning expert for the crafting of training content, in close collaboration with training leads and external service providers
• drive the Educational Technology team in adopting and deploying emerging AI technologies to create scalable, innovative and effective learning solutions
• author and update learning content related to the patent granting process and patent information tools
• drive the development and implementation of best practices for data collection, analytics, reporting and visualisation, transforming data into clear and meaningful insights
• oversee the development and administration of learning management systems and their integration with other systems, in co-operation with our IT department
• design and automate efficient workflows, establish robust technical frameworks, implement tailored software solutions, and oversee contract management
• manage budget administration, including reserving funds and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices.
• take on temporary responsibilities, project assignments or any other necessary tasks

Apply if you have:

• proven experience in driving the adoption and deployment of AI-driven workflows and technologies for educational content creation
• a forward-thinking approach and initiative to develop new solutions, processes and workflows
• proven experience in authoring learning material for legal and technical domains, and the ability to adapt such material to a broad range of audiences
• analytical skills and the ability to advise on operational and technical matters
• communication skills and the ability to drive co-operation initiatives and projects
• diplomatic skills and a demonstrable ability to interact effectively and build and maintain excellent working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• a natural ability to foster a collaborative team culture, champion proactive knowledge-sharing, and embody a collaborative approach across teams, sites and departments in day-to-day work

Our minimum requirements for this post

• Diploma of completed studies at master's level or – in exceptional cases – equivalent professional experience
• Generally, an excellent knowledge (at least C1) of one official language (English, French and German) and ability to understand the other two; alternatively, excellent knowledge (at least C1) of at least one official language (in such cases, the willingness to learn the missing language(s) and to reach level B2 within a set time frame would be required)
• Citizenship of one of the member states of the European Patent Organisation

Process

Candidates are kindly asked to upload an updated CV and outline their motivation in the designated application field (character limit 4000). If so wished, the motivation letter can also be uploaded as a Word or pdf attachment under "Application document" in SuccessFactors. In this case, please indicate in the designated field "Please refer to attached motivation letter".

The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of qualifications, competencies, professional experience and language knowledge, supplemented as appropriate by interviews, tests and/or a personality questionnaire.

A reserve list may be constituted, should more candidates than required at this time be considered suitable following the selection procedure. Such reserve lists are valid for 18 months and reserve list candidates may be contacted, should a vacancy with substantially the same profile arise during that period.

More information on how we recruit can be found on our EPO jobs and careers site.

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Key information

Job group: 4

Grade: G7 to G10 (net (basic) monthly salary* for this vacancy: EUR 6 375 to 10 164, depending on experience and location) 

Duration of appointment: Five years, with the possibility of extension

Career path: Technical 

Location: Office-wide (Berlin, Brussels, Munich, The Hague or Vienna)

Application deadline: 1.12.2026

Interviews planned for: as of 17.1.2027

* after deduction of EPO-internal tax and before deduction of staff contributions to the social security and pension schemes.