Chief Executive Officer (CEO), AudioUK
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Commitment: 3 – 4 days per week, potential for job share
Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 9th December 2025
Salary: Base + bonus – competitive within non-profit sector (pro rata)
Reports to: AudioUK Chair
Travel: Regular travel to London and across the UK for meetings, panels, and events, occasional international travel.
About AudioUK:
AudioUK is the industry body dedicated to advancing the podcasting and audio industry. We foster innovation, support creators and businesses, and drive sustainable growth across a rapidly evolving landscape. As podcasting and audio expand into new formats, including video, live events, merchandise, and IP exploitation, AudioUK is at the forefront, shaping the future of the industry and bringing it all together.
The Role:
We are seeking an ambitious, commercially savvy, and future-facing Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead AudioUK into its next phase of growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape the evolution of the UK’s podcasting and audio ecosystem and to influence the wider creative economy.
You will help to set and deliver AudioUK’s strategic vision, strengthen its influence, and expand its membership, advocacy, and commercial initiatives. The role combines strategic leadership, operational delivery, and high-level relationship management across public and commercial sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Future-Facing Leadership: Anticipate and shape emerging trends across podcasting, audio, video, live events, merchandise, and IP exploitation.
- Strategic Development: Lead the organisation with a clear, forward-looking strategy balancing commercial growth, creative innovation, and industry advocacy.
- Policy & Advocacy: Represent the industry to government, regulators, platforms, publishers, the BBC, and other key stakeholders. Lead the BBC Charter renewal process for AudioUK.
- Membership Growth: Enhance member value and engagement while expanding the membership base.
- Commercial Development: Identify, develop, and manage commercial partnerships, sponsorships, and revenue streams.
- Financial Management: Set P&L, oversee budgeting, and financial planning; ensure strong governance.
- Board Engagement: Work closely with the Board to provide strategic insight and ensure effective governance.
- Industry Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with key platforms and businesses, including Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Acast, Amazon Music, and the BBC.
- Public Representation: Be the visible advocate for the industry at events, panels, and in media.
- Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and develop a small but high-performing team, fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture.
About You:
You are an inspiring, commercially-minded leader with a passion for the creative podcasting and audio industry. You will bring:
- Proven experience leading within a membership organisation, creative industry body, or relevant commercial industry business.
- Strong commercial and financial skills, including P&L oversight, governance, and revenue generation.
- Deep understanding of the podcasting and audio industry, including emerging formats and business models.
- Track record of influencing policy, negotiating partnerships, and representing an industry voice at senior levels.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Collaborative, inclusive leadership style and ability to manage high-performing teams.
- Flexibility to travel across the UK regularly.
Why Join AudioUK?
This is a high-impact, high-influence position at the heart of one of the UK’s most dynamic creative industries. You will shape the future of podcasting and audio, drive innovation, and make a real difference for creators and businesses across the UK.
How to apply:
Please get in touch with admin@audiouk.org.uk for an application pack.