Head of Education

Role: Head of Education
Company: The Salters' Company
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Circa £70,000 + pension + benefits

The Salters' Company - one of the historic Great 12 Livery Companies - is seeking an exceptional Head of Education to lead the Salters' Institute of Industrial Chemistry, our flagship charity dedicated to transforming chemistry education across the UK.

With a legacy of more than 600 years and a proud history of championing science education, we connect learners, educators, researchers and industry to create opportunities, raise aspirations, and inspire the next generation of chemists.

This is a rare opportunity to shape national impact at the intersection of education, industry and charitable innovation.

About the Role

As Head of Education, you will provide strategic leadership to the Salters' Institute of Industrial Chemistry, steering its five year education strategy, driving programme innovation, and expanding our reach across schools, universities and industry.

You will lead a talented team delivering some of the UK's most respected chemistry outreach programmes, including:

• Festivals of Chemistry
• Chemistry Club
• Awards & Scholarships Programmes
• Outreach Ambassadors Programme

You will oversee curriculum innovation, support teacher CPD, commission high quality learning resources and ensure our programmes promote equity, inclusion and access for diverse learners.

Working closely with the Institute Board, you will manage budgets, build powerful partnerships, secure funding opportunities, and act as a visible ambassador for Salters' education work across the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Salters' Company's education strategy and activities.
• Manage, support and develop a small, committed education team.
• Oversee delivery of major outreach programmes and awards.
• Build partnerships across schools, universities, industry and the wider Livery movement.
• Commission and champion innovative, context led chemistry curriculum development.
• Ensure strong impact measurement, financial sustainability, and safeguarding compliance.
• Represent the organisation externally at events, networks and sector forums.

About You

We are seeking a confident, strategic leader with:

Essential experience:

• A relevant higher education qualification (e.g., chemistry or related sciences).
• Proven leadership experience within education or outreach.
• Strong strategic planning and programme management capability.
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking.
• Experience working with schools, universities and industry partners.
• Budget management and operational oversight.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, H&S, GDPR, and working with young people.
• A demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable:

• 5+ years' education outreach experience.
• Experience influencing curriculum development or teacher CPD.
• Experience attracting funding through impact led programme delivery.
• Experience working with Boards or committees.

Why Join Us?

At The Salters' Company, you'll be part of a historic yet forward thinking organisation committed to creativity, generosity, excellence and public impact.

This is an opportunity to lead meaningful national change and leave a lasting legacy in chemistry education.

How to apply

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on 01/03/2026

Apply online at

If you are unable to apply online, please email your application to

For queries or more information, contact:

Thomas Ewen, Principal, Professional Bodies, Trade Associations and Membership

OR

Lisa Henry, Not-for-Profit

An enhanced DBS check (Children's Barred List) will be required for the appointed candidate.