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Director of Professional Activities

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic Director of Professional Activities to lead Education and Conferences & Events portfolios – the organisation’s primary revenue streams and most visible platforms for impact.

Remote | Full-time | Global impact

Salary: £58,000

In this newly created senior leadership position, you will reshape the education department, develop innovative learning products, and oversee the delivery of large-scale international conferences (4,000+ delegates). As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure programmes are strategically aligned, financially sustainable, and operationally excellent.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead education and event strategy, innovation, and delivery
  • Develop new professional learning offerings (e.g. micro-credentials, global training)
  • Oversee major conferences, hybrid/virtual events, and delegate engagement
  • Manage budgets, drive revenue growth, and mitigate risk
  • Mentor and develop senior staff, building a high-performing team
  • Represent the organization internationally and build strategic partnerships

About You

  • Senior leadership experience in education, events, or membership organizations
  • Proven ability to deliver large-scale programmes and conferences
  • Strong commercial and financial management skills
  • Innovative, strategic thinker with excellent communication skills
  • Global mindset and willingness to travel

This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible impact on a global stage, shaping education and events that influence thousands of professionals worldwide. You will join a mission-driven organisation committed to advancing knowledge, building capacity, and supporting professional development across borders.

A global outlook and willingness to travel internationally (as required) are essential.

For more information, please submit your CV to lizzy.clark@harrishill.co.uk.                  

 Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

 As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.