https://www.cityyear.org.uk
Victoria Head is joining City Year Uk the beginning of August as Chief Executive Officer, bringing more than 25 years of leadership experience across education, employability, skills development, youth services, and social impact.
Throughout her career, Victoria has focused on creating opportunities that enable young people and communities to thrive. She has a strong track record of leading large-scale transformation programmes, securing and managing multi-million-pound contracts, and building strategic partnerships across government, education, and the voluntary sector. Her expertise spans workforce development, social mobility, and systems change, with a consistent focus on improving outcomes for young people.
Prior to joining City Year UK, Victoria was Strategic Director for Learning, Skills and Employability at Catch22, where she led a broad portfolio of programmes spanning education, employability, and social inclusion. She has also held senior leadership roles in national employability and skills organisations, driving innovation, sustainable growth, and high-quality frontline delivery.
Alongside her executive career, Victoria is a Trustee of Changing Lives and a Council Member of UK Year of Service, reflecting her long-standing commitment to strengthening the social impact sector.
As CEO of City Year UK, she is focused on expanding the organisation’s reach and deepening its impact, ensuring more young people are supported to succeed in education, employment, and life.
For more information on how to be involved, please contact Victoria on
vhead@cityyear.org.uk
