CEO
Future First
Home-based, with travel throughout the UK.
c.£90,000 per annum
The UK continues to face one of the poorest rates of social mobility in high income countries. This means that people born into low-income families, regardless of their talent, or their hard work, do not have the same access to opportunities as those born into more privileged circumstances. We are determined to change that.
We are a small but ambitious social mobility charity with 15 years of experience working with UK state schools and colleges to build thriving and supportive communities of alumni and employee volunteers. We believe that relatable role models can show young people first-hand what they can become, and what ‘someone like me’ can achieve. Each day, our alumni and employee volunteers are making a tangible difference to young people’s aspirations and futures. This valuable work is supported by our funders and employer partners who share our vision.
THE ROLE
Our departing CEO has done excellent work in strengthening our mission and sharpening our plans for the future. We have a strong Senior Leadership Team and a committed delivery team, supported by an engaged and dedicated Board of Trustees. Together, we have a strong platform to grow our reach and deepen our impact.
But we know the challenges ahead are real. School budgets are under increasing pressure, which means we must find innovative ways to fund memberships and expand our programmes. This will require new partnerships with employers, funders and supporters who share our belief that a young person’s future should not be limited by their start in life.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next phase of Future First’s journey. We are looking for a hands-on, strategic and visionary leader who shares our commitment to social mobility and who can inspire and empower our people, drive our quest for funding, champion our mission, and take Future First into its next chapter with passion, purpose and ambition. If you share our belief in the power of role models and the potential of every young person, we would be delighted to hear from you.
INFORMATION
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To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
Closing date
Friday 31st October 2025
Preliminary interviews
w/c Monday 17th November 2025 (online)
Stakeholder sessions
w/c Monday 1st December 2025 (online)
Final Panel interviews
w/c Monday 1st December 2025 (in person, in London)