Managing Director Recruitment

We're Recruiting for our next Managing Director

  • Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
  • Salary: £85,000 - £90,000
  • Closing date: Monday 15th August 2022 (12 noon)

Thank you for your interest in becoming our next Managing Director at Imperial College Union.

Imperial College Union exists to make a positive impact on the experiences and outcomes of all Imperial College students from all backgrounds, and we’re looking for a new Managing Director that will help us continue our journey to become an outstanding students’ union.

This opportunity is, without doubt, one of the most exciting students’ union leadership roles in the UK. There is so much that makes Imperial College Union special. We’re based in an historic campus environment in a bustling, beautiful part of London. Imperial students are some of the highest performing and most dedicated students in the world, meaning they are incredibly engaged and keen to participate in the opportunities and activities we offer – including our amazing range of over 380 clubs, societies and projects. We have a strong relationship with the College and have been on an exciting and positive journey of change and improvement over the last 3-years.

We’re looking for a new Managing Director that will build on those strong foundations and work collaboratively with elected officers to help us be the kind of students’ union that our members need and deserve.

What will you bring?

  • Experience in leading the development and delivery of long-term strategic plans, helping you to develop, launch and deliver our next strategic plan from September 2023.
  • The ability to build effective partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders, further building the growing reputation of the Union as a force for change and positive impact.
  • A clear understanding of good practice in the Higher Education, Voluntary and/or Students’ Union sectors.
  • The ability to motivate and inspire the team you work with day in, day out – establishing a high-performing, inclusive culture.

We offer sector-leading benefits for the role including a generous 21.6% employer contribution pension scheme, 39-40 days holiday and a real commitment to flexible working. As the role is on an Imperial College employment contract, you would also have access to an extensive range of professional development opportunities and peer support from within the College.

We think this is an amazing opportunity to build the best students’ union in the UK. We hope you do too.

To download the full CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK click here.

How to Apply

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 15th August 2022

To apply, please click here to complete our online application form. As part of the online application you will need to follow the instructions set out in the Candidate information Pack.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.