Careers

British Exploring Society is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer who will lead it towards its Centenary in 2032, ensuring it has the stable foundations required to continue fulfilling its purpose of helping young people to unlock their self-belief and ‘Find their Fire’.

The Chief Executive Officer reports to the Chair of the Trustee Board (‘Council’) and has overall responsibility for all aspects of the strategic and operational leadership of the charity. This is an opportunity to lead a truly remarkable organisation that has a profound and life-changing impact on the lives of young people.

The CEO must be both an inspiring leader and a good manager. We are looking for someone who can see the ‘big picture’ and who can think strategically. But they must also have strong attention to detail and be able to grapple with day-to-day operational challenges. Above all, the CEO must be a passionate champion of British Exploring Society’s core intent – keeping everything it does anchored towards unlocking the self-belief of young people, even as it continually adapts and iterates to respond to the changing needs of its beneficiaries, and the evolving environment in which it delivers its programmes.

Key Dates:

• Deadline for applications is midday GMT on Monday 6th October 2025.

Our Leaders are a diverse bunch but what they all share is a commitment to challenging and supporting our Young Explorers, to sensitively testing their boundaries and to helping them develop key life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and adaptability, which in turn allow self-confidence to flourish.

Each expedition is different, and some require certain skills or experience due to the terrain, the climate, the type of transport used and in some cases, the specific group of young people who are going on the expedition. In all roles, preference will be given to those with direct relevant experience although we will provide comprehensive training if you’re selected. If you have a love of nature and adventure, and the ability or potential to inspire, motivate, and encourage young people, we’d love to hear from you.

British Exploring Society are always on the look out for enthusiastic Members* (aged 18 – 25) to support us in our work to engage our existing community and help extend our reach to new audiences.

This is an opportunity for you to help the charity to achieve it’s strategic goals by getting involved in a variety of activities (e.g. by participating in Expedition and Archive Workshops, by speaking in fundraising events, or by producing and featuring in creative media projects).

If you have a passion for outdoor learning, and are enthusiastic about inspiring others by sharing your personal development story, we would love to hear from you.

*If you completed an expedition programme with us at any point in our history, you automatically hold life-long Membership.