Chief Executive Officer

The Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is the leading UK membership association for knowledge and information professionals. CILIP members drive positive change through professional practice in more than 20 industry sectors, from technology to Government, education to financial and legal services and health.

Operating under Royal Charter for more than 125 years, CILIP is the only body in the world able to award professional recognition to information and knowledge management professionals, including librarians.

CILIP has delivered significant advances in recent years, including the launch of the world’s first Chartered Knowledge Manager status, the creation of the first-ever Level 3 Apprenticeship for the information professions and the establishment of an impactful portfolio of funded Research and Development programmes.

The Institute is now seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through the next phase of growth and innovation. The new CEO will be tasked with championing the interests of members, promoting professional skills and ethics and strengthening CILIP’s position as a leading professional association at the heart of the information age.

The successful candidate will bring experience of leading a Charity, membership association or equivalent organisation with a national profile. They will be able to work alongside the skills-based Board to set and monitor strategy, promote accountability and celebrate success. They will need to evidence both a strong understanding of the Charity sector and the ability to deliver sustainable long-term income from a range of sources to support the Charity’s aims – including through primary-purpose trading.

CILIP’s next Chief Executive will be an effective networker and a persuasive public speaker. They will bring a track record of successfully operating and influencing at the most senior levels within Government and policy-making circles.

With commitment to building inclusive teams, you will be collaborative and able to build positive relationships across the organisation and wider profession. The successful candidate will have a passion for the profession and a commitment to its ongoing development, ensuring that the CILIP remains a widely respected leading voice in the field.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to CILIP on this appointment. 

For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit our website via the button below using reference MBLUA.  Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 14 February 2024.