Executive Director – Technology and Resources

Ambition Institute

. Help shape the next chapter and growth of a national education charity .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomLead💰 £120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates executive leadership in Technology, Finance, and People, with a strong focus on shaping technology strategy and delivering measurable improvements. Committed to building an inclusive organization that effectively utilizes resources to support professional development and enhance collaboration with delivery partners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technology Strategy DevelopmentDigital Technology ExpertiseData Analysis and Artificial IntelligenceCommercial and Financial AcumenExecutive Leadership

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Hard Skills

Technology StrategyDigital TechnologyData AnalysisArtificial IntelligenceFinancial AcumenRisk ManagementOrganizational Capacity DevelopmentMeasurable Improvement DeliveryLearning PlatformsAutomation

Soft Skills

JudgmentCollaborationChange ManagementInclusivityLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Learning PlatformsData SystemsAutomation ToolsTechnology Partnerships

Industry Keywords

Education CharityExecutive CommitteeProfessional DevelopmentDelivery PartnersOrganizational Sustainability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help shape the next chapter and growth of a national education charity
Share responsibility for the charity’s strategy, performance, culture and sustainability as a member of the Executive Committee
Provide executive leadership for Technology, Finance and People
Shape how technology supports professional development for tens of thousands of educators
Strengthen work with delivery partners through technology
Identify and implement practical, sustainable improvements using learning platforms, strategic technology partnerships, data, artificial intelligence and automation
Work through experienced Directors of Technology, Finance and People to develop resources, skills and organisational capacity
Contribute across the charity and advise the Chief Executive and Board on significant decisions
Help build an inclusive organisation that delivers excellent work and uses its resources effectively

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience setting technology strategy and delivering measurable improvements
Experience with platforms or services used by significant external user communities
Strong understanding of digital technology, data and artificial intelligence
Commercial and financial acumen
Sound judgement about risk
Ability to bring people with different expertise together through change
Executive capability to oversee Technology, Finance and People through experienced specialists
Clear commitment to Ambition Institute’s mission
CV and supporting statement of no more than 1,800 words addressing the five headings in the candidate pack

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful influence over the organisation’s future direction
Flexible and hybrid working
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Winter Shutdown
11% employer pension contribution
Wellbeing support
Opportunities for continued development
Reasonable adjustments available throughout recruitment