Chief Executive

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom ecocareers Full time

About Gem-A (Gemmological Association of Great Britain)

Gem-A is the world’s longest-established gemmological education and membership institution. Our prestigious Gemmology and Diamond Diplomas are globally recognised as qualifications of the highest standard and status. The Gemmology Diploma is taught in five languages in more than 19 countries around the world, is the direct descendant of the gem course that was proposed for the UK jewellery trade in 1908.

After eight years at the helm, our incumbent Chief Executive has announced their departure. They are leaving Gem-A in a positive place, allowing our new Chief Executive to capitalize on a sustainable and stable organization. We would like our new Chief Executive to help shape and realize our strategic vision for the future. Gem-A is recruiting a new Chief Executive to lead our work, the impact of which will span continents and educate thousands of the next generation of gem and jewelry enthusiasts and professionals.

As the Chief Executive, you will take responsibility for:

  • Developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy for Gem-A.
  • The production of P&Ls and forecasts for approval from the finance committee in line with the approved strategic plan.
  • Executing on behalf of the Association all written contracts and agreements, which have been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees.
  • Ensuring the Board is aware of risks and mitigations as appropriate, and that they receive timely, relevant, and well-prepared information to enable them to make informed decisions.
  • Routinely assessing the current validity of Gem-A educational content, its design, and delivery.
  • Understanding and executing marketing and sales strategy development.
  • Managing sales channels for the companys educational products or services.
  • Demonstrating leadership and driving team success through modeled high standards of performance and implementing ‘best practice’ initiatives

To qualify as the Chief Executive, you must have demonstrable experience of:

  • Working in a similar management role within a professional body, commercial training provider, or professional educational organization.
  • Growing a complex project or organization from inception to maturity.
  • Successful income generation within a non-profit environment, including developing partnerships and sponsorships.
  • Demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills, writing and speaking to a variety of audiences, including delivering talks and presentations at academic conferences, events, and handling media.
  • Strong commercial and financial awareness.
  • Co-creating organizational culture; supporting and developing staff.
  • Working within nonprofit charity or educational body with strong governance requirements with not-for-profit Board of Trustees.
  • Managing across cultures and leading international business activities undertaken.

To apply for the role of Chief Executive with Gem-A (Gemmological Association of Great Britain):

For more information on the opportunity of Chief Executive of Gem-A, please click the Apply for this Role button so that you can be diverted to the relevant page of the website of our selected search partner, Berwick Partners. Alternatively, please click on to see the full job profile, job description, and person specification.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Tom Ewen from our selected search partner, Berwick Partners. You can contact Tom at

To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a covering statement which highlights your motivations towards this opportunity and capabilities in a position of this kind. Please simply click on the Apply for this Role button on the relevant Berwick Partners job page.

The close date for your application is set for 23:59 on 18 th August 2024

If you have difficulties applying online, please contact the Berwick Partners recruitment team at

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