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CEO Job Description Closing date: 3 November 2025 ‘Stimulation not congratulation’ D&AD is a registered charity whose mission is to stimulate, celebrate and enable excellence in commercial creativity, in the belief that this creates better outcomes for all concerned - commercially, culturally, socially, politically and environmentally; and to campaign for a fairer, more diverse, better gender-balanced industry. Our main areas of activity are awards, events and education and we serve a global community of creative practitioners from our headquarters in Shoreditch. The money D&AD makes from its commercial activities - Awards, Masterclasses and Partnerships - is channeled back into the industry we serve, mainly via the New Blood program, which provides a conveyor belt of talent into the industry, and which is comprised of, inter alia, the New Blood Awards, the New Blood Festival, the Academy, Shift – a twelve week night school for people without qualifications who have the talent and desire to enter the industry - and Shift Studio. Reporting The CEO reports to a Board of Trustees, who are in the main awarded and senior creative practitioners, and a Chair. They lead a team of around 40 people. The senior management team at D&AD is experienced and well-established, comprised of a COO (Donal Keenan) and five directors. Industry challenges and primary responsibilities The awards industry is overpopulated and the competition is stiff. D&AD's reputation as the most prestigious award in the sector is based on the degree of difficulty involved in winning a Pencil, its British heritage and the integrity of its jurors and judging process. This reputation is by far our greatest asset. It follows that the first responsibility of D&AD's CEO is to act as the guardian of the brand's reputation, mission, values, and behaviour. Like many industries the advertising and design sector has gone through unprecedented changes in recent years and continues to do so. The pandemic accelerated some of these and created a confused situation. AI and other digital developments have made the future of the conventional parts of the advertising and design sector uncertain. Plotting a future course is therefore challenging. But adapting to the changing landscape in order to stay relevant by providing valuable leadership, advice, support, products and services to our global creative community - wherever it is situated - is crucial. However, the area of D&AD’s activities that perhaps best defines us, differentiates us from our main competitors and signals our value to the industry is our commitment to creative training and education for creative practitioners, and the nurturing and development of young talent. Whatever else happens it’s likely that these programs and activities will need to be amplified in the future. Detailed role definition First, foremost and crucially the CEO must love and cherish D&AD’s purpose, mission and values, and the community we serve. They must be capable of looking beyond the confusion currently afflicting parts of our business and boldly plotting a course that gives D&AD a leading role in the industry of the future. The CEO will lead from the front as the main visible face of D&AD (alongside the President, Trustees and other senior staff), being/becoming an expert on the industry, a spokesperson for it and a go-to speaker, advisor, influencer and commentator. The CEO will be capable of writing and speaking on important industry topics and, as such, have/earn the respect of senior industry practitioners, clients, D&AD partners and other stakeholders. The CEO will, in promoting creative excellence, fairness and diversity, believe in, exemplify and live the values of the Organisation. The CEO will have extensive commercial and managerial experience. Leadership and delegation Beyond these key qualities the CEO will lead the team on all key management functions, delegating appropriately and clearly setting expectations, goals, targets and performance metrics for the organisation overall and the senior management team. Performance The CEO will be responsible for performance as measured against the goals outlined above and, of course, financially; as well as in terms of setting a strategic course that future- proofs the organisation, in as much as that is possible in the current environment. Creating culture The CEO will take the lead on creating an appropriately dynamic and richly creative culture - one that attracts talent and optimises performance. D&AD is a springboard to other things for many of our people and there is a large and influential D&AD diaspora. So an important aspect of this in 2025 is to encourage D&AD’s people to enjoy the environment and to take advantage of the stimulating and educational experiences on offer, to broaden and develop professionally, and to enjoy and value their D&AD experience. Personal style They will have a confident personal style - open, flexible, non-hierarchical, accessible, personally unselfish, keen to promote the interests of talented colleagues and ultimately ambitious for the organisation rather than themselves. They are likely to have had experience in leading an organisation in or adjacent to the creative industries. Time commitment D&AD is open to discussion when it comes to the amount of time needed to fulfil the role – previous incumbents have worked a flexible three day week. As such, it might well suit someone looking to make a lifestyle change; or someone returning to the industry after a break. Finally Affection and respect for the community we serve and an evident interest in creativity in all its forms and its practitioners are vital requisites. D&AD is a very special organisation and leading it is a very special privilege. Salary package and benefits On application and by negotiation. D&AD is committed to diversity, equality, equity, inclusion and respect for all. Providing a work environment in which all employees are treated with fairness, respect and dignity and which is free of discrimination, victimisation, bullying and harassment. At D&AD we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Please email ___ to let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to be made for any part of the recruitment process. In order to comply with the Prevention of Illegal Working, Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act, you will need to provide appropriate documentation that proves that you are eligible to work in the UK. Due to the number of applications we receive, we regret that you will not be contacted unless you are shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date of your application you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Our privacy statement can be viewed on the D&AD careers page.

The National Portrait Gallery looks after the world’s greatest collection of portraits. Spanning six centuries, our artworks reveal the inspiring and sometimes surprising personal stories that have shaped and continue to shape a nation - from global icons to local champions, national treasures to unsung heroes. The role of Patrons Officer is an exciting new opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of the Gallery and the growth of a dynamic Patrons programme. The Patrons group is an important, dynamic community of Gallery supporters and the income raised from their support provides vital funds for a variety of Gallery activity – from the care of our Collection and special displays, to new acquisitions and Learning projects. As a key member of the Gallery’s Individual Giving team, the Patrons Officer is responsible for administering the Gallery’s Patrons’ scheme and Patrons Events programme, providing essential support to the Patrons Manager by enabling the effective cultivation, recruitment and stewardship of new and renewing Patrons. Reporting to the Patrons Manager, the Patrons Officer is responsible for helping to retain and increase support amongst the Patrons group by planning and ensuring the successful delivery of an enriching events programme. This includes opening night private view parties, out-of-hours curator-led Gallery tours, artist in-conversations, visits to private collections and artists’ studios, as well as national trips. The role encompasses a wide range of organisational skills and administrative tasks. These include the logistical management of events, tracking accurate guest lists and attendance records, promptly responding to Patron’s enquiries, ensuring a streamlined renewals process, accurate record keeping and income tracking, and writing compelling content for Patron communications. Alongside excellent attention to detail, strong communication and lateral thinking skills, and an enthusiasm for delivering a high-level membership scheme, this role will require proficient use of the Gallery’s CRM system to ensure consistent data management for a successful Patrons pipeline. A motivated and dynamic self-starter with a passion for visual art, the post holder will enjoy collaborating in an ambitious team and be comfortable managing routine tasks and project-based work independently, being equally enthusiastic about both. With an engaging communication style, excellent writing skills and creative thinking, the post-holder will always aim for the highest standards of donor care for the Gallery’s Patrons community. Key Accountabilities: • Exceptional stewardship of Patrons and other Gallery supporters., • Patrons Events Programme – researching and presenting ideas which appeal to a broad audience of Patrons and link to the Gallery’s Collection and exhibitions, providing accurate, appropriate information on guests for meetings and events, ensuring guest lists are accurate and stored on the database in compliance with GDPR regulations., • Patron Communications – ensuring Patrons are thanked in a warm and timely manner by an appropriate member of the team, and providing engaging newsletters for Patrons., • Leading on administration and finance for the Patrons scheme – processing and recording income, ensuring it is reconciled across the Gallery's fundraising and finance databases, managing records on the CRM database, ensuring a high level of attention to detail, ensuring accurate processing of contributions and maintaining excellent financial records., • Income generation – supporting the Patrons Manager in cultivating support from Patrons, tracking KPIs, and reporting on income raised against target., • Assisting at wider Gallery Events and acting as an ambassador for the Gallery at all times. Key Experience, Skills and Criteria: Essential • Proven interest in the arts and fundraising, • Experience of contributing to reaching income targets, preferably through individual giving, • Demonstrable administrative experience, preferably within a fundraising team, • Proficiency when using databases, especially CRM systems (e.g. Tessitura), • Proficiency working with standard business software including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), • Experience of undertaking the processing of data and financial administration, • Experience of event management and logistical planning, • Experience of, and an empathy with, working within the not-for-profit cultural and heritage sector in the UK, • Good knowledge of tax issues, Gift Aid and GDPR in relation to membership schemes, • Marketing through social media, • Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal diplomatically with complex enquiries from a range of stakeholders, • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload independently, develop effective processes and systems, and deal with several projects simultaneously and under pressure, • A confident, professional and flexible approach to work, with the ability to keep up to date with demanding administration, • Meticulous attention to detail, in particular with regard to data inputting and processing, • A resilient and collaborative team player with a positive and enabling attitude, • A high level of personal drive with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues within the Development Department and across the Gallery, • A strong commitment to equality and diversity with the ability to balance differing needs, • Keen interest in the mission and purpose of the National Portrait Gallery

Communications Executive – Now Teach Reports to: Communications Lead Direct reports: N/A Location: Flexible, with monthly co-working days in London and additional stakeholder meetings as required. Salary: £31k- £34k Hours: Full time; 37.5 hours a week or Part time. We are happy to consider requests for flexible or part time working Contract: Permanent ABOUT THE ROLE Role Overview The Communications Executive will co-ordinate and contribute to the planning, implementation, and optimisation of marketing; and internal and corporate communication. This will range from attraction campaigns, public relations, school partners and the internal engagement calendar and events. The role will co-ordinate production of communications for target audiences from beginning to end – from planning, writing, and editing of copy to measuring effectiveness of communications. In addition, the role will have responsibility for the Now Teach website. In this role you will... • Manage and create content across our channels, including social media, email and internal communication channels., • Create and maintain an annual content plan to engage our applicants and career changers in our Network., • Write and produce interesting and engaging articles, social media content, monthly newsletters, marketing emails and webpages that help people consider career change to teaching., • Oversee the website, evaluate and manage website performance, and develop, maintain, and update website content., • Creatively drive our social media channels and blogs, significantly increasing engagement and followers., • Research topics and conduct interviews to write blog articles and create other content., • Make sure content planning is informed by audience insight, finding out what topics resonate for applicants and career changers in our Network., • Build relationships with Now Teach’s career-changers and the Programme team that supports them, enabling you to understand the experience of career changers, identify remarkable stories and find the right person to tell them., • Take responsibility for organising and promoting our attraction/public affairs events to meet sign-up and attendance targets., • Monitor content to see how audiences respond, refine, and innovate to improve engagement., • Work with third parties to deliver projects, including copywriting, photos, design, and film., • Support the PR Specialist, sourcing case studies and helping identify opportunities., • Identify and test good practice to make our communications effective and industry leading., • Support Now Teach’s internal and Network communications. Who you are (qualities/values) • Passionate about ensuring that Now Teachers, schools, partners, and the wider education system can realise the full potential of career changers in education., • Enjoys working in a fast paced and heavy deadline orientated environment., • Can effectively manage their own workload, prioritise tasks, multi-task and stay organised., • Have high-standards and a commitment to quality, with excellent attention to detail., • Have the resourcefulness to make recommendations, start projects, problem solve and see them through to completion with the support of the team, • 2-3 years in a similar communications role., • Familiar with common website management tools (CMS), social media and Adobe’s Creative Suite., • Excellent project management, • Be full of creative ideas, and enjoy making them a reality Our people join and stay because they value Now Teach’s flexibility, close-knit team culture and social purpose. 43% of employees at all levels of the organisation work part time or with compressed hours and everyone works flexibly, with time off in lieu as part of our standard working practices. We are a small, collaborative and supportive team of nearly 20 people. We are non-hierarchical, with 100% of our people believing their line managers listen and value their opinions and people of all levels getting stuck in. We set clear expectations and celebrate the successes of teams and individuals. 100% of our team are proud to work at Now Teach, 94% find Now Teach considerate of their wellbeing and 100% feel like they are treated with respect at work. Our culture is central to us encouraging and supporting people into teaching. Without our positive, honest, and flexible approach we wouldn’t be able to adapt to meet the needs of Now Teachers. We have been named as one of Escape the City’s Top 100 Employers in 2021 and 2022 and have been recognised as a Working Mums’ Top Employer and at the Working Dads Employer Awards. We have won awards for our Culture, Flexible Working and Excellence in Public Service. In return As well as flexible working and a great culture, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), an additional 3 days for Winter closure (25th Dec-1st January), a pension scheme with a generous 11% employer contribution, a rewards platform with employee discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Working arrangements Full time/part time role, flexible working patterns possible. Now Teach are supported to work flexibly at co-working spaces or at home as needed with monthly working days in London. You will be required to cover your own travel expenses to London. Our Values At Now Teach, our values shape the way we work every day. We are looking for someone who shares these values and will help us live them in how we work with colleagues, donors and partners: Focus on who matters most – putting participants, schools and partners at the heart of our decisions. Drive impact through expertise – sharing knowledge and learning to strengthen our work. Make change happen – adapting and persevering in the face of challenges. Build connections that amplify – working together and with others to achieve more than we could alone. Application Process Applications close on 31st October To apply, please complete our online application form where you will be asked to upload a Cover Letter (no more than 1 side of A4) and CV (no more than 2 sides of A4) Your Cover Letter should include why you are attracted to the role, why you are motivated to work at Now Teach and what you can bring to the team. If you have any difficulty with accessing the application form, need any additional support or require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please email ___ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Now Teach strives to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, stages of life and those with hidden or visible disabilities. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavor to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please contact ___ or call 020 7430 8878 and ask to speak to the Operations Team. All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK. Safe Recruitment Procedure Now Teach are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process, and all successful candidates will be subject to an Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Role Overview: Plan, prepare, and deliver creative and engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 Encourage a love of reading, writing, and critical thinking among students Assess and monitor student progress, providing targeted support and feedback Maintain high expectations for learning,

£80,000 - 110,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role Overview The Associate Director (AD) is responsible for leading Deal Execution engagements at deal pace, delivering high-quality work alongside senior client stakeholders. Engagements may span the full transaction lifecycle, from early planning and blueprint design, through Day 1 readiness, to post-deal implementation and execution. Key responsibilities include: • Overseeing development of deliverables, outputs, and updates for Partner/Director review., • Leading client interactions and updates throughout engagements., • Understanding business operations across all functions and their interdependencies within a transaction., • Project managing entire programmes or multiple workstreams., • Supporting engagement strategy, budgets, and delivery plans alongside Directors/Partners., • Leading wider client teams on engagements in line with agreed scope. Leadership & Management, • Acting as a senior leader on engagements, modelling best behaviours and driving delivery excellence., • Encouraging curiosity and innovation while ensuring outcomes are commercially focused and value-adding., • Contributing to business development activities including pitches, proposals, and market initiatives., • Identifying and helping to convert new opportunities on live engagements. Stakeholder Interaction & Challenges, • Providing credible advice on complex Deal Execution projects., • Acting as Engagement Manager and primary client contact where appropriate., • Challenging stakeholders to ensure team size and timelines are suitable for scope., • Managing internal and external stakeholders to minimise risk and safeguard reputation., • Leading delivery of high-quality outputs and providing day-to-day leadership for teams., • Applying and leveraging Deal Execution and Deal Advisory technologies to improve delivery efficiency. Impact, Risk, Accountability & Governance, • Applying commercial judgement to engagement pricing and profitability., • Managing risk appropriately, including client acceptance activities, risk registers, and compliance., • Taking responsibility for invoicing, WIP, and provisioning., • Coaching and overseeing team members on risk management activities. Candidate Profile Experience: • Extensive experience in a leading strategy house, professional services firm, public sector body, or strategy/development role in industry., • Strong understanding of value drivers within deals., • Proven track record of leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects., • Experience managing or supporting high-value business development initiatives with senior stakeholders., • Ability to build, commercialise, and sustain senior executive relationships., • Demonstrated curiosity, innovation, and a focus on continuous improvement., • Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, drive, and resilience. Technical Skills:, • Strong academic background., • Sales and business development experience., • Proven problem-solving and analytical skills., • Structured yet creative thinker., • Ability to credibly engage with C-level executives on key strategic issues., • Experience assessing complex challenges and providing actionable recommendations., • Ability to distil insights from large volumes of technical data., • Strong financial acumen., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing., • Understanding of market drivers, challenges, and opportunities that influence client strategies, and ability to shape solutions accordingly.

Summary Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with excellent opportunities for career growth. They're looking to hire a mid-level FPGA Engineer to join the IT team based in London, which trades across all the major EMEA, Asian and US markets. You'll be expected to provide technical project management and guidance and will be hands-on with infrastructure projects across the EMEA region as well as globally. Requirements • 3+ years' experience in RTL design and verification for FPGAs using Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL, • Experience in FPGA toolchains using Xilinx Vivado (preferred) or Intel Quartus, • Experience using Python within verification frameworks, • Experience of simulation environments, Modelsim/Questa preferred, • Knowledge of C++ for writing hardware APIs, • Knowledge of Market Data protocol, • Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input, • Competitive salary + generous benefits, • Professional and personal development, • Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful. Contact If you feel you are a strong match for this role, please do not hesitate to get in touch: Dominic Copsey +44 (0) 203 475 7193 linkedin.com/in/dom-copsey-586478143/

Possess outstanding writing, editing and creative skills.

Possess outstanding writing, editing and creative skills.

Possess outstanding writing, editing and creative skills.

Lead day-to-day management of Crack’s social channels (Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, YouTube Shorts, etc. Develop creative formats for Crack’s channels, including face-to-camera explainers, artist interviews and cultural commentary. Experience writing engaging copy in a professional, edi

A Social Media Manager is responsible for producing campaign plans, writing and implementing social creative briefs, selecting and managing creators/micro-nano influencers including negotiations and contracts, making creative social content recommendations including storyboarding, reviewing and opti

We are looking for a creative and committed Drama Teacher to support our Head of Drama. The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching drama and the skills to lead on technical aspects of putting on productions, as well as writing and editing scripts for school performances.

As Branded Video Content Creator, you’ll own the storytelling process from concept to delivery. You’ll be the creative force behind each project, ensuring every piece of content is visually engaging, on-brand, and delivered on time. Experience writing, directing, producing, and editing short fil

We’re looking for a strategic, creative, and detail‑driven content writer to join our growing content team. Help develop, train, and work with an in‑house AI model for content creation. B2B content writing role, ideally in payments, fintech, SaaS, or adjacent tech sectors.

Proven experience writing copy in the fashion and/or beauty industry. If youre a creative wordsmith with a flair for fashion and beauty, and ready to dive into a busy season of product launches, wed love to hear from you. Freelance Copywriter - Fashion & Beauty (Office-Based).

Possess outstanding writing, editing and creative skills.

We are looking for a creative and committed Drama Teacher to support our Head of Drama. The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching drama and the skills to lead on technical aspects of putting on productions, as well as writing and editing scripts for school performances.