Chief Executive Officer – Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Location: Flexible, with regular presence in London
Closing date: Monday 8 December 2025
Applications to: cipd@samallen.co.uk
The CIPD is the professional body for experts in people, work and change. With more than 160,000 members worldwide, we champion better work and working lives – shaping the future of work by setting standards, sharing insights, and driving positive change across organisations and societies.
We are now seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the CIPD into its next exciting chapter. This is a pivotal and inspiring moment to make a massive difference – for individuals, organisations and the world of work itself.
As CEO, you will:
- Lead an established, international professional body with a strong purpose and global reach.
- Drive innovation, growth, and impact across our membership, education, and policy agenda.
- Build strong partnerships with business, government, and the wider HR and people profession.
- Inspire and empower a talented team, ensuring the CIPD continues to be a leading voice for better work and working lives.
We are looking for a proven senior leader – someone with substantial P&L accountability and a track record of delivering transformation, growth, and purpose-led leadership. You will bring strategic vision, influencing power and the ability to connect commercial success with social impact.
This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a respected global organisation at a time when the world of work is being reshaped – and to lead a movement that truly changes lives for the better.
