Chief Executive

Primary role function:
To inspire, grow and ensure the sustainability of the UK’s professional body for career development.

Responsible for:
The CDI team of employees, associates and volunteers.

Accountable to:
The Board of Directors, through the President.

Hours:

Full time, with occasional evening and weekend work.

Location:

Home based with a requirement to have a regular presence in the Stourbridge office (Ground Floor, Copthall House, 1 New Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1PH
).

Pension: 4% employer contribution to personal pension.

Annual leave: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays. Three days leave is given to staff between Christmas and New Year at the discretion of the Chief Executive.

You can read the full applicant briefing pack on the Recruitment for CDI Chief Executive page of the CDI website.

Download the full personal specification.

Our members help people from across society to thrive in their careers and lives. As their professional body we are led by our values.

CDI members and staff are required to abide by the CDI Code of Ethics, holding each of us to the high standard expected of a valued profession.

The CDI’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy sets out our work to welcome, encourage and enable people from diverse communities to succeed in the career development profession. In our recruitment we encourage applications from candidates from under-represented communities, and if you require any assistance during the application process, please contact

• Closing date for applications:
  Friday 30th October, with interim review of applications from 15th October.
• First interview with the CDI Board: 15th-30 October for early applicants, 2-13th November for final applicants.
• Meeting with current Chief Executive and staff: 9th to 27th November.
• Second interview with the CDI Board: 16th to 27th November.
• Appointment to be made by 30th November.

Please state in your application if you have any commitments during the interview period that may coincide with these dates.

The successful candidate may be invited to attend the CDI National Conference on 2nd and 3rd December as an observer. Applicants are asked to try and be available for at least one of these days in case they are successful.

The current Chief Executive will remain in post to conduct an effective handover until at least the end of April 2026.

If you require any further information or would like an informal conversation with our current Chief Executive, David Morgan, about the role, please contact Liz Treadwell at