Loughborough Schools Foundation

The Loughborough Schools Foundation, with its proud heritage stretching back to 1495, is entering an exciting new chapter. As one of the largest employers in this thriving town, we are a progressive family of schools offering exceptional education from six weeks to eighteen years. Our Foundation comprises a Nursery, Prep School, and two Senior Schools, each with distinct character and traditions, yet united by shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We remain confident in the strength of our community and look to the future with ambition and purpose.

We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead our strategic development and ensure long-term sustainability. This transformational role will unite our Schools under a shared purpose while preserving their individual identities, enabling our Heads to focus fully on educational excellence. The successful candidate will bring significant leadership experience, ideally within education, with a proven track record of driving organisational performance and commercial growth. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a remarkable Foundation that serves as a cornerstone of its community.

The CEO will develop and articulate our vision, oversee financial and operational performance, and build strategic partnerships that strengthen our position. We seek someone who is dynamic, forward-thinking and passionate about young people’s development – a leader who can navigate challenge with resilience while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture of continuous improvement.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Loughborough Schools Foundation on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference LBVUA. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by 9am on 7th October 2025.