Chief Executive and Chief Education Officer

Organisation: National Society for Education Role: Chief Executive and Chief Education Officer for the Church of England Location: Remote, with regular travel to London and across England and Wales Salary: £142,770 Closing Date: 17:00 on Monday 8th June 2026 The National Society for Education (NS) is the Church of England''s national education office, with a proud legacy spanning over 200 years. The NS plays a pivotal role in enabling children, young people and adults to flourish through education that is Deeply Christian, serving the Common Good through our work supporting diocesan boards of education, who are the largest providers of schools in England and Wales, through influence at the most senior levels of government, and through a growing presence across Further and Higher Education. Over the past decade the organisation has undergone significant growth and transformation, expanding its influence, reach and financial scale. Today, the NS operates in a complex and evolving education landscape shaped by changing government policy, heightened public accountability, increased devolution of policy to Wales, and wider social and geopolitical uncertainty. Within this context, the Church of England and Church in Wales remain major national voices in education, committed to collaboration, inclusion and excellence as we seek to serve the Class of 2040. The NS is now seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Chief Executive and Chief Education Officer for the Church of England. ..... full job details .....