Job Description
Salary: £62,000 – £64,000 per annumWorking Pattern: Full-timeLocation: WorcesterContract: Permanent An executive search consultancy is pleased to be supporting a students’ union in the recruitment of their next Chief Executive Officer. The organisation exists to represent, support, and enrich the lives of students at a higher education institution. As a charity, everything they do is guided by a commitment to their members, ensuring students have a strong voice, access to outstanding services, and a community they are proud to be part of. This is a genuinely exciting moment for the organisation. There is a significant opportunity to reshape strategy and culture, supported by a dedicated and talented staff and officer team. The organisation is determined to deepen its reach across a diverse student body, strengthen partnerships, and build on the energy and momentum that defines student life locally. About the Role As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide overall leadership and management of the organisation, taking responsibility for delivering its charitable objectives and ensuring excellent services for students. You will develop a sustainable, strategically focused organisation that is well positioned to meet future opportunities and challenges. Working in close partnership with elected student leaders and the Board of Trustees, you will bring professional expertise to support governance, operational delivery, and long-term planning. You will lead a committed staff team, model the values of the organisation, and ensure continued growth in reach, relevance, and impact across the student community. About You The organisation is seeking a strategic and inspirational leader with significant senior leadership experience in a complex environment, and a demonstrable track record of developing and delivering successful organisational strategy. You will be financially and commercially astute, able to interpret data to inform sound decision-making, and experienced in working constructively with Boards and senior external stakeholders. Experience within higher education, students’ unions, the charity sector, or membership organisations is desirable, though not essential. You will be an empowering and energetic leader who builds inclusive, high-performing teams, encourages creativity, and is willing to engage with operational delivery as well as strategic direction. You will be able to balance challenge and support, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability across the organisation. Above all, you will bring a genuine commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and a passion for working in a democratic, student-led environment. You will believe in the importance of student voice, be able to communicate a compelling shared vision to a wide range of stakeholders, and demonstrate a long-term commitment to the organisation’s charitable objectives and development. How to Apply Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to the consultancy’s website, where you can download the candidate information pack and find details of how to apply. Key Dates Closing date: Midday, Tuesday 5 May 2026Longlist Interviews (Remote): Tuesday 26 May 2026Final Stage Interviews (In-person, Worcester): Monday 1 June 2026 REF-227 794