WorldSkills 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.
Skills
- 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.
Chief Executive Officer
WorldSkills 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.
Further Information
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)
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