Chief Executive Officer

Harris Hill; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The Association of Learning Technology is seeking an innovative and strategic leader as the part-time CEO. This remote position requires an understanding of learning technology and leadership in educational settings, aiming to enhance membership engagement and organizational sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in educational contexts is essential.
• Ability to engage members and grow the organization.
• Innovative thinking with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for membership growth and sustainability.
• Lead a dedicated team towards organizational goals.
• Engage in advocacy and representation within the learning technology community.

Skills

Leadership experience in Further Education or Higher Education

Collaborative leadership style

Strategic planning skills

Contextual understanding of learning technology

Advocacy and representation skills

Innovative thinking

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Membership engagement and growth

Job description

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The Association of Learning Technology is seeking an innovative, visionary and commercially acute leader to be the next part-time CEO of our remote-based professional membership organisation.

The Association of Learning Technology (ALT) is the leading professional body for Learning Technology in the UK. We support a collaborative community for individuals and organisations from all sectors including Further and Higher Education and industry and provide professional recognition and development. Membership is open to all with a professional interest in using digital technologies for learning, teaching and assessment.

Our overall charitable objective is "to advance education through increasing, exploring and disseminating knowledge in the field of Learning Technology for the benefit of the general public". Our core activities are focused on membership services that help us achieve our strategic aims and generate the majority of ALT’s income as an independent charity.

Established in 1993, today we have 3,500 Members as Learning Technology has become a fundamental part of learning, teaching and assessment. The pervasiveness of learning technology means that many working in education will be involved with it in some form, so therefore we embrace the diverse range of roles, titles and terminology in Learning Technology across sectors. We believe ‘you don’t have to be called ‘Learning Technologist’ to be one.

As our new CEO, you will develop and implement and new strategy suited for the innovative and fast-moving sector we work in, developing a suite of services and events that deliver real value to both retain existing and attract new members, and ensure financial sustainability for our long-term future. Leading our small but dedicated team and working with our engaged board of trustees, you will share our commitment to advancing learning technology, and build upon our collaborative, adapting and forward-thinking culture.

Role: Chief Executive Officer – Association for Learning Technology (ALT)

Location : Remote working with occasional travel

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:

Leadership experience in Further Education or Higher Education

Collaborative leadership style

Understanding of virtual organisations

Strategic planning skills

Contextual understanding of learning technology

Advocacy and representation skills

Innovative thinking

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Membership engagement and growth

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, . For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to talk.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 1st July 2024.