Chief Executive

Typical Salary

£55,000 To £150,000

Typical Hours

37 to 39 a week

evenings attending events or appointments

How To Become a Chief Executive

You can get into this job through:

a university course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role

College / University

You'll usually need a degree, postgraduate or professional qualification related to the organisation's work. For example, an area like business administration, finance or law.

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course

Apprenticeship

You can get into this job through a senior leader master's degree in management apprenticeship.

Routes into this Career

You could move into this role if you've got several years' experience of working at senior management level, along with commercial expertise.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

business management skills
the ability to use your judgement and make decisions
leadership skills
customer service skills
the ability to motivate and manage staff
the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
financial management skills
the ability to use your initiative
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties may include:

setting out the organisation’s aims and how it will meet them
making decisions about the organisation’s priorities
working closely with a senior management team to put policies in place
managing relationships with partners
making sure the organisation meets its legal obligations
reporting to the organisation’s chairperson or owner
promoting the organisation at conferences, events and in the media
controlling budgets

Working Environment

You could work in an office.

Your working environment may be you'll travel often and emotionally demanding.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Career tips

You'll need a very strong commitment to the organisation's aims.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.