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The Executive Director is the organisation’s senior integrator, owning strategy execution, revenue diversification, and organisational health. You will lead the senior leadership team (COO, CTO, Heads of Product, Content, Growth & Finance), manage investor and board relationships, and champion the learner experience. Success means achieving double-digit month-over-month (MoM) growth, maintaining strong EBITDA discipline, and achieving measurable learner outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership & Governance
* Develop and refine the 3-year strategic plan, then translate it into annual Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and departmental roadmaps.
* Present quarterly performance, risk, and impact reports to the Board; ensure governance best practices.
* Cultivate a mission-aligned, data-driven culture across a distributed team.
Revenue & Partnerships
* Own the P&L, pricing strategy, and capital allocation to maximise ARR and cash runway.
* Lead fundraising (seed + Series A/B) and maintain ongoing investor relations.
* Secure and scale B2B/bulk licensing deals with schools, employers, and government reskilling programmes.
* Create strategic alliances with tool vendors (AWS, GitHub, AI providers) to differentiate the platform.
* Collaborate with Product and CTO to prioritise features that drive engagement, retention, and accessibility.
* Ensure curricula meet learning-science standards and measurable skill-gain metrics.
* Champion DEI and accessibility, making CodeSilk the most inclusive place to learn to code online.
Operational Excellence
* Mentor and performance-manage department heads; design org structure for 10× team growth.
* Implement dashboards for real-time tracking of growth, learner outcomes, and unit economics.
* Oversee risk management: data privacy (GDPR/COPPA), content licensing, and international labour laws.
Thought Leadership & Brand
* Represent CodeSilk at conferences, media, and policy roundtables to raise brand authority.
* Author of white-papers/blogs on beginner coding education and EdTech innovation.
IDEAL PROFILE
* 10+ years senior leadership in EdTech, SaaS, or digital learning; proven record scaling revenue from <£1 M to £10 M+.
* Hands-on experience with both consumer subscription and B2B/academic sales models.
* Track record raising venture capital or managing eight-figure budgets.
* Deep understanding of product-led growth, funnel metrics, and learning analytics.
* Exceptional people leader comfortable with fully remote, cross-time-zone teams.
* Influential communicator with the ability to inspire educators, engineers, investors, and learners alike.
WHAT WE OFFER
* Competitive executive salary plus meaningful equity grant.
* Remote-first flexibility with quarterly in-person retreats (travel covered).
* Healthcare stipend, learning & conference budget, top-tier tools.
* A board seat or observer seat commensurate with experience.
* The chance to democratise coding skills for millions of learners worldwide.
About CodeSilk
CodeSilk is a fast-growing EdTech startup that turns learning Python and web development into an accessible, project-based experience. With product–market fit proven across thousands of learners, we’re scaling globally through D2C subscriptions, B2B licences and academic partnerships.
Why Join Us?
* Direct seat at the board table to shape the future of coding education
* Green-field opportunity to build systems, culture and impact from the ground up—without legacy constraints
* A mission that changes lives: 70 % of our learners are first-time coders entering tech careers
* Backed by supportive early investors and advisors who value long-term thinking over short-term hype
* Rapid growth trajectory means your decisions will be visible—and celebrated—across the industry
Diversity & Inclusion
CodeSilk is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive.
If you have any questions, please email us at
Apply today and join CodeSilk to transform how the world learns to code!
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