Chief Executive Officer, The Oxford Trust

UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres; Oxford; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading science and innovation organization in Oxford is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to provide visionary leadership and strategic direction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in senior leadership and will be passionate about fostering partnerships in the STEM field. Responsibilities include driving innovation, ensuring financial sustainability, and advocating for science education. Strong communication, strategic planning, and financial management skills are key for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of senior leadership experience.
• Experience with strategic planning and governance.
• Strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction.
• Drive innovation and growth for the Trust's work.
• Ensure financial sustainability through effective budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Communication

Partnership building

Commercial acumen

Job description

Chief Executive Officer, The Oxford Trust

Deadline 19 Jan 2026 Organisation The Oxford Trust Job title Chief Executive Officer Location Oxford

The Oxford Trust is now seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive who will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to ensure it continues to achieve its mission and long-term goals.

This role requires a dynamic leader who can balance operational excellence with advocacy for science and innovation, fostering partnerships across academia, education, industry, and the community.

Reporting to the Board, the new CEO will drive innovation and growth across all of the Trust’s work, ensuring financial sustainability through effective budgeting, fundraising and income generation.They will also be an ambassador for the Trust right across Oxfordshire’s innovation ecosystem and beyond.

Candidates will have a track record of senior leadership including strategic planning, financial management and governance.They will be a strong communicator, a partnership builder and commercially astute.They should be passionate about innovation and the role of STEM education and skills within society,fully embracing The Oxford Trust’s mission and values.