Chief Executive Officer Full Time

We are looking for a CEO who can provide dynamic, inclusive leadership to a small but mighty team working to deliver our ambitious plans.

As CEO, you will make a significant ecological and educational impact overseeing a broad range of projects from engaging with over 11,000 schools and colleges, 4,500 young people and 300,000 teachers through our Ministry of Eco Education work to managing the delivery of our ambitious rewilding programme across 165 hectares of land supporting wildlife (including the re-introduction of beavers) and restoring biodiversity.

We have several projects and opportunities on the horizon. To realise their full potential, we need a leader who can help shape and deliver our strategic ambitions, working closely with our Trustees, internal and external teams.

You will serve as an influential ambassador for us locally, regionally, and nationally, including with donors, the local community, landowners, MPs, councillors, and other charities.

We seek a leader with successful senior management experience, ideally within conservation or the charity sector.

Strong strategic planning, communication, and financial management skills are essential. You should also have a proven track record of working with diverse stakeholders and generating sustainable income streams.

Above all, you must have a passion for sustainability and the ability to empower and inspire.

Join us in leading The Green Britain Foundation to create a more sustainable future for all.

Role Responsibilities include:

• Developing strategy: Leading the development of the charity’s activities and strategic plan, to be agreed in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
• Managing finances: Preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, and overseeing the preparation of annual reports
• Fundraising: Managing fundraising and developing relationships with funding partners
• Staff management: Recruiting, selecting, training, developing, and managing the performance of staff
• Communication: Strengthening communication channels with stakeholders and staff, and developing and executing media and marketing strategies
• Public profile: Ensuring the charity’s public profile is developed and maintained, and fostering relationships with government, statutory, voluntary, and private bodies
• Leadership: Leading by example, instilling a culture of professionalism and inclusion, and coaching, training, and developing staff
• Organisation structure: Managing the organisation’s organisational structure and communicating with the board.

Key Responsibilities, include:

• Set and oversee the implementation of the Foundation’s 3 – 5-year strategic plan, ensuring a clear growth and implementation plan and the budget is set and delivered for each financial year
• Manage the charity governance and operations, including contributing to the charity’s Annual Report, reporting financial and delivery updates to Board Members and leading on agreed actions
• Ensure effective policies, procedures and processes are in place to meet Charity Commission’s regulatory requirements
• Set and deliver against the Foundation’s budget and income generation plan and report progress updates to the Board of Directors, with recommended actions to achieve the organisations’ reserves and growth plans
• Ensure the Foundation’s delivery plans align with the Foundation’s financial and resource availability and charitable objectives
• Ensure the work of the Foundation is communicated, both internally and externally, to achieve maximum awareness of the Foundation’s impact and influence
• Ensure full diligence and compliance to Health and Safety, Risk Management (business/finance) and Safeguarding practices and General Data Protection Regulations
• Actively champion and promote equality, diversity and inclusion across recruitment, internal development, and programme delivery activities
• Represent the Foundation at stakeholder meetings.

About You

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a CEO or similar leadership position
• Experience in developing high level strategies and implementing an organisation’s vision
• Exceptional understanding of finance, risk management and performance management principles
• Familiarity with diverse business functions such as marketing, PR, finance, Health and Safety, HR, and Safeguarding.
• Exceptional knowledge of governance and general management best practices
• Sound knowledge and understanding of environmental practices and a passion for making these central to an organisation’s success.
• An entrepreneurial mind-set with outstanding organisational and leadership skills
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.

About Us

Established in 2012, the GBF exists to fulfil the charitable priorities of philanthropist, environmentalist and advocate for a sustainable Britain, Dale Vince OBE.

The GBF is funding and managing programmes across education, sport, green initiatives, and animal rights – with the aim of encouraging and empowering people to live more sustainably. The Foundation also funds research and analysis, legal challenges, investigations and re-wilding programmes to fulfil its vision.

The work of the GBF focuses on several priorities which are rooted in our commitments to energy, transport, food and nature to create a greener Britain. We have four pillars:

Empowering People and Communities

Working within the framework of schools and sports settings we share knowledge, resources and skills, with a view to empowering people to live more sustainably.

Environmental stewardship

The Green Britain Foundation is committed to making space for nature. Our work focuses on restoration, conservation and sustainable practices to enhance ecosystem resilience and human wellbeing.

Policy, campaigns and advocacy

We support movements and campaigns; we share knowledge and advocate for effective policies that will shift the narrative towards a greener Britain. We believe that climate justice is only achievable with social justice.

Grants

Our grant making focuses on individuals and organisations working within, and across, our priority areas, by invitation only.

GBF is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.

Job Types: Full-time

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