ALT is governed by a board of elected and coopted trustees, who form the Board of Trustees. Much of the work of ALT is done on a pro-bono basis by the active members of ALT's Assembly. Supporting the work of our Members is a small and busy, distributed staff team.
All recruitment and selection is undertaken in line with ALT’s aims and values and in accordance with ALT’s policy on equity and diversity.
Two Trustee Vacancies (closed to applications)
We invite applications from individuals to join ALT’s Board as Trustees. We are seeking to appoint two Trustees to join ALT's Board. The successful candidates will be supported with a full induction and formally take on the role at ALT’s AGM in September 2024.
Trustees of the charity are not remunerated. In order to be eligible, individuals must be Members of ALT of at least 12 months standing and UK-based.
Learn more about who we are looking for, what the role involves and how to apply.
Deadline for applications: Monday 29 July 2024 12:00 AM BST
Online interviews: Tuesday 20 August
Chief Executive Officer (closed to applications)
Salary: £100,000 pro rata
Location: Remote working with occasional travel
Contract: Permanent OR 3-year secondment; part time (0.6 / 3 days per week)
The Association of Learning Technology is seeking an innovative, visionary and commercially acute leader to be the next part-time CEO of our remote-based professional membership organisation.
We are the leading professional body for Learning Technology in the UK. We support a collaborative community for individuals and organisations from all sectors including Further and Higher Education and industry and provide professional recognition and development. Membership is open to all with a professional interest in using digital technologies for learning, teaching and assessment.
Our overall charitable objective is "to advance education through increasing, exploring and disseminating knowledge in the field of Learning Technology for the benefit of the general public". Our core activities are focused on membership services that help us achieve our strategic aims and generate the majority of ALT’s income as an independent charity.
Established in 1993, today we have 3,500 Members as Learning Technology has become a fundamental part of learning, teaching and assessment. The pervasiveness of learning technology means that many working in education will be involved with it in some form, so therefore we embrace the diverse range of roles, titles and terminology in Learning Technology across sectors. We believe ‘you don’t have to be called ‘Learning Technologist’ to be one.
As our new CEO, you will develop and implement and new strategy suited for the innovative and fast-moving sector we work in, developing a suite of services and events that deliver real value to both retain existing and attract new members, and ensure financial sustainability for our long-term future. Leading our small but dedicated team and working with our engaged board of trustees, you will share our commitment to advancing learning technology, and build upon our collaborative, adapting and forward-thinking culture.
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate:
- Leadership experience in Further Education or Higher Education
- Collaborative leadership style
- Understanding of virtual organisations
- Strategic planning skills
- Contextual understanding of learning technology
- Business development experience
- Financial acumen
- Advocacy and representation skills
- Innovative thinking
- Communication skills
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Membership engagement and growth
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this CEO role with full details, including how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills at Harris Hill, executive@harrishill.co.uk. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny with suitable times to talk.
Closing date for applications: 09:00 BST Monday 1 July 2024.