The Chief Executive role involves providing strategic leadership and efficient management across research, innovation, training, and member services for a heavy engineering industry organization. This includes representing the organization externally and building collaborative relationships with stakeholders from business, research institutions, and government bodies. Developing strategies to grow the industry and fostering a customer-focused organizational culture are key responsibilities, as well as building a high-performance team that encourages creative problem-solving and thought leadership.The role also includes leading impactful initiatives such as research into AI applications in manufacturing/engineering, high-performance steel construction, sustainable steel design, training, and health & safety excellence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leveraging their passion and industry expertise in driving the organization's mission forward.