Non-Executive Directors

The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) was established by the government in 2015. We are the national body for careers education in England, supporting schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st-century careers education.

Location: UK Wide

Applications close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 26th February

Time Commitment: Four meetings per year, held in person.

The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) is focused on one mission—to ensure young people are ready for work and life and supported in finding their best next step.

To do this, we work with schools, colleges, employers, Mayoral and local authorities to improve careers education and secure better outcomes for young people. Our work is driven at scale nationally and delivered locally to connect with local skills needs. It includes training and supporting careers leaders in schools and colleges, bringing employers, educators and providers together through our national network of 44 Careers Hubs, and sharing practical digital tools and resources.

Through our work, 94% of secondary schools and colleges now benefit from Careers Hub support, and over recent years, we have started to extend support to primary schools. We aim for a careers education system that has a measurable impact on young people—now and in the future. We aim to include all young people in career education, removing barriers where we can and building leaders and institutions who can sustain the mission in the long term.

About the role

CEC’s Board of Directors is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the company and holding the senior leadership team accountable for delivering its mission and vision. They provide inclusive leadership, ensuring they fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the company’s effective governance. The Board upholds the highest standards of governance and integrity, instilling the appropriate values, behaviours, and culture in the Boardroom and the wider company.

As a Non-Executive Director, you will work with the Chair and the Board of Directors to provide advice and challenge, where appropriate, to help ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the executive of the Company to achieve agreed objectives.

Who we are looking for.

We are seeking two new Non-Executive Directors to join the CEC Board with the following expertise:

Not for profit sector and government affairs experience - you will have senior strategic leadership expertise within a charity or intermediary body. A strong track record of leveraging government funding, building senior business relationships, and representing their organisation externally is highly desirable. Experience of supporting executives, managing stakeholders, and contributing to company governance as part of a Board is highly desirable.

Business leadership experience - experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership with a background of supporting early talent development, such as apprenticeships. You will be adept at stakeholder management, external representation, and providing effective support and oversight to executives. Knowledge of company governance and prior Board experience is also essential.

For both roles, you will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, fostering collaboration and earning the trust of Board members. You will listen, engage, question and challenge constructively, promoting high standards of governance and ensuring the organisation’s continued success.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 26th February.