At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead WorldSkills UK in transforming technical skills for young people and employers.
- Company: WorldSkills UK, a dynamic partnership across education, industry, and government.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join a collaborative culture focused on inclusivity and high performance.
- Why this job: Inspire the next generation and shape the future of skills in the UK.
- Qualifications: Strong strategic leadership and deep understanding of the UK skills landscape.
The predicted salary is between 130000 - 130000 £ per year.
World Skills UK transforms technical skills to ensure young people are ready and confident to enter the world of work and to give employers the pipeline of talent that will drive growth.
World Skills UK is a four‑nation partnership bringing together education, industry and the governments of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
It is a world class skills network – working as a catalyst in three key areas: Raising standards – through world class teacher training and professional development and international benchmarking.
Championing future skills – through strong employer partnerships and international skills competition involvement; and Empowering young people, from all backgrounds – through local and national skills competitions focused on work-readiness.
Working with our partners across the UK and internationally our aim is to make technical and professional education a source of UK pride and an asset for future economic success.
We are seeking an inspirational leader with strong strategic capability and a deep understanding of the UK skills landscape.
As a visible and forward‑thinking figure, the successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, exceptional partnership‑building skills, and the ability to engage diverse audiences both nationally and internationally.
Chief Executive Officer World Skills UK London with Hybrid Working £130,000 per annum on a full‑time permanent basis Energy, presence, and strong commercial acumen are essential, alongside an entrepreneurial mindset to identify and pursue new opportunities, supported by a rigorous, evidence‑based approach to diversifying income.
Crucially, our new CEO will share our values and be committed to building on our culture of collaboration, high performance, inclusivity and ambition.
They will inspire, support, and lead an exceptionally talented and dedicated team, while working closely with our engaged and supportive Board of Trustees.
For further information, please review the dedicated candidate pack here: https://starfishsearch. com/jobs/worldskills-ceo/ Closing date : Sunday 6 September 2026 Preliminary interviews : 14 – 25 September 2026 (online via Teams) Final Panel interviews : Thursday 15 and Friday 16 October 2026 (in person, London) #J-18808-Ljbffr
