Forward Institute

Forward Institute

Careers at Forward Institute

We believe a better future is possible. But it will not happen without intention.

The direction of our organisations, institutions and society will be shaped by the choices leaders make in the years ahead.

We are living through a period of profound change. From geopolitical instability to climate disruption and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, the decisions being made today will shape the future of our economies, institutions and societies.

At the Forward Institute we believe leaders have both the power and the responsibility to shape what comes next. Our role is to help leaders use that power with courage, imagination and integrity.

Founded in 2015, we work with leaders at the highest levels across business, government and civil society. Those who shape the direction of their organisations and the systems in which they operate.

Through our leadership programmes and advisory work we have built a network of more than 1,500 leaders and changemakers committed to responsible leadership.

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Escape's take on Forward Institute

Forward Institute are a business educators and they are on a mission to make companies more open, honest and fair. They do this by creating and delivering leadership programmes that focus on the human side of leadership such as vulnerability, empathy and emotional intelligence. They believe in the power of relationships to create positive change and bring this philosophy to all aspects of their work. It’s no wonder they are one of The Escape 100’s top organisations to work for in 2022.

Behind the scenes

Benefits & progressive ways of working

🌍 Flexible working

  • Working hours

    Flex hours
  • Nomad friendly

    UK - remote
  • Home office set up budget

    Home office budget
  • Paid internet

    Home internet subsidy
  • Working hours

    Asynchronous
  • Working hours

🕰 Working hours & Paid time off

  • Enhanced holidays

    >30 day holidays

💷 Financial benefits

  • Enhanced pension

    >5% Pension
  • Enhanced pension

    >8%+ Pension

🧘 Health & Wellbeing benefits

  • Gym budget

    Gym membership included
  • Private health care

    Private healthcare cover

🧰 General benefits

  • Learning budget

    Learning budget
  • Flexi budget

    Flexible budget