Association of Accounting Technicians

AAT is the Association of Accounting Technicians, the world’s leading professional body for accounting technicians. AAT develops finance qualifications that ensure businesses can draw upon skilled people, fully equipped to meet their challenges head-on. AAT believes that everyone should have the opportunity to unleash their career ambition – and they make it happen by breaking down barriers and empowering people with real-world expertise valued by organisations across all sectors.

AAT is seeking an exceptional individual to take on the role of Executive Director of Strategy and Compliance. As a key member of the Executive team, this role provides strategic leadership across a broad portfolio, including strategy development, regulatory compliance, legal governance, public affairs, and policy. The Executive Director will be responsible for shaping AAT’s future direction while ensuring adherence to the highest standards of governance and compliance. As an influential and inspiring leader, they will foster a culture of excellence, ensuring that AAT remains at the forefront of the profession. They will be adept at balancing commercial, charitable, and compliance considerations while effectively navigating dynamic external environments. The ability to engage with senior stakeholders, including policymakers, regulators, and industry bodies, is essential.

The successful candidate will be a visionary and strategic leader, with experience operating at an executive level within a high-performing organisation of comparable scale and complexity. They will have a strong track record of leading strategy development, influencing government policy, and ensuring compliance within an educational or professional regulatory environment. An understanding of social mobility, sustainability, and professional standards in education is desirable.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to AAT on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference QBREE. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Friday 11 April 2025.