Inspired Search is delighted to be working with The Company of Biologists, a mission-driven scientific publisher and charity with a longstanding commitment to supporting biologists worldwide. As the organisation moves into its second century, The Company of Biologists is appointing a new CEO to follow its retiring leader. This role offers the opportunity to guide the organisation's next chapter while remaining deeply rooted in its purpose of serving the scientific community and will be based in Cambridge, UK.
CEO Responsibilities
* Provide clear, inclusive leadership to the senior management team and wider organisation
* Set and deliver long-term strategy, balancing publishing excellence with charitable impact
* Strengthen relationships with the scientific community, editors and partners
* Ensure financial sustainability while enabling thoughtful investment and innovation, both within publishing and the organisation's charitable activities
* Act as an effective bridge between the Board's scientific governance and day-to-day operations
CEO Qualifications
* Senior leadership experience from publishing, scholarly communications, a learned society or a closely aligned, mission-driven organisation
* Commercial and financial confidence, alongside a strong sense of purpose and integrity
* Experience working constructively with boards or trustees
* The ability to lead through influence, clarity and trust rather than hierarchy
* Strong knowledge of scientific journals publishing as well as of the scientific academic community
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected, values-led organisation with global reach, strong financial foundations and the freedom to make a meaningful difference. With genuine appetite to innovate and reform from the organisation, this role is a platform to be part of the evolving direction of scientific publishing.
Closing Date: Friday 10th April 2026. All applications and related enquiries will be reviewed by MD of Inspired Search, Abigail Barclay, w/c 13th April 2026.
** Inspired Search & Selection are a publishing recruitment specialist who operate an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status. **
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