Founding Executive Director

The Company is seeking a Founding Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership as it establishes and grows a national charity focused on hands-on engineering education for secondary school students. Working closely with the Board, the Executive Director will develop and deliver the organization’s strategy, build partnerships with schools, universities, industry, and funders, and establish effective governance and operational systems. Responsibilities include recruiting and leading a team and volunteer network, securing income through fundraising and grants, and representing the organization to stakeholders across education, industry, and government. The ideal candidate will bring senior leadership experience in education, charity, social enterprise, engineering, or a related field, along with a record of organizational growth, fundraising, partnership development, or business development. They should be skilled at building teams, engaging confidently with diverse stakeholders, and turning strategic ideas into action. A genuine commitment to inspiring young people, widening access to opportunity, and addressing educational inequalities is essential. Commercial acumen, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the credibility to serve as the public face of a growing organization are also required.