Chief Executive Officer (Ceo)

Location: Hybrid working (two days per week in Cambridge office) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Open to discussion around part time) Reporting to: CAVA Chair and CAVA Board Benefits: Generous auto-enrolled pension scheme 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Group Life Assurance Plan Group Cash Plan Generous sick pay and parental pay schemes Employee Assistance Programme helpline National Cycle to Work Scheme Annual training and development budget Biannual team building events Join a small and dedicated team in a welcoming work environment. About CAVA The Cambridge Access Validating Agency (CAVA) was founded in partnership between eight further education providers and three higher education institutions more than 20 years ago, united around their central passion for supporting social mobility and lifelong learning. That same passion drives us today to help adults achieve their aspirations through education. Our original members have stayed with us on this journey, and our membership community has grown to over 30 further education providers and six higher education institutions across England. As an Access Validating Agency (AVA) licensed by the QAA, we design, validate, quality assure, and award the Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas. We also work in partnership with the NOCN Group to offer Pre-Access qualifications. We have thousands of adult students studying our courses at our members nationwide every year. About the role We are seeking a new CEO to take CAVA forward to its next stage of development. As CEO, you will be responsible for leading, developing, and directing CAVA as an Access Validating Agency licensed by the QAA. The full job description and person specification can be found in the attached recruitment pack. How to apply If you share our values and passion for social mobility through lifelong learning, we would love to hear from you. Please click the 'Apply' button and email ceorecruitment@cava.ac.uk to receive the application form for the vacancy. Closing date for applications: 20 March 2024 by 5pm - applications received after this time may not be considered for the role. CAVA is committed to nurturing a staff team and CAVA community that is equal, diverse, and inclusive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the grounds of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, religion, or belief. As a Disability Confident Employer, CAVA will shortlist applicants who meet the minimum criteria for roles and who live with a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) for interview. If you require any reasonable adjustment during the application, interview, or psychometric testing process, please contact us at ceorecruitment@cava.ac.uk to discuss your requirements. Please let us know if you require any of the documentation in an alternative format. CAVA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.