Chief Executive Officer

Make a positive impact on connecting communities for change as Chief Executive Officer of Earth Trust, the pioneering environmental charity addressing the challenges of climate change, biodiversity and health and well-being through the power of connecting people with natural green spaces.

Location: Little Wittenham, Oxfordshire

Salary: Contact our consultants for further information

Closing date: 9 a.m. Friday 6th September 2024

Earth Trust is dedicated to inspiring people to address the pressing challenges of our time. With a rich history spanning decades, Earth Trust has established itself as a trusted and influential voice, combining scientific expertise with a deep commitment to community engagement and education, demonstrating innovation in thinking and sustainability in everything it does.

Located in Oxfordshire, the 500-plus hectare land holding, which includes the Earth Trust Centre and Farm, serves as a living laboratory for resources, sustainable land management practices, regenerative agriculture, and ecological restoration. In addition, Earth Trust is a partner in managing a growing number of green spaces close to where people live and work. Through inspiring and award-winning public programming, educational initiatives, and collaborative partnerships, Earth Trust strives to foster a deeper connection between communities and the natural world, empowering individuals to take personal action towards a more sustainable future.

Earth Trust is embarking on a transformative strategic capital development programme c.£10 million that will revolutionise its operations and significantly expand its reach and influence and ability for the Trust to become financially sustainable. This project, known as ‘Gateway’, is aimed at commercialising our site. This will enhance our visitor facilities and engagement opportunities, reaching a broader audience and will establish Earth Trust as a national leader in the environmental charity sector.

Who we are looking for?

To realise our vision, we need an exceptional and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Earth Trust through transformative change into its next chapter of growth and impact. You will take over at a period of major change and challenge for the Earth Trust, so your leadership will be pivotal in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction, cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration, and driving the successful execution of Earth Trust’s ambitious Gateway development programme.

To be successful as our Chief Executive, you will need to bring the following experience, skills and attributes:

1. A proven track record of successful executive leadership within a complex, mission-driven organisation achieving growth and impact.
2. Experience leading complex projects and initiatives with a strong understanding of project management, risk mitigation, and sound financial planning and management.
3. Experience working with a Board of Trustees, or equivalent governance structure, at a senior level.
4. Demonstrable success in developing and executing strategic plans, implementing organisational strategies and plans that deliver impact and sustainable growth and achieve ambitious goals.
5. Visionary thought leadership, able to drive ambition and lead organisational development and change.
6. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with high-level influencing skills and the ability to inspire diverse stakeholders and develop strong, collaborative relationships.
7. Established experience of successful fundraising and commercial revenue generation, with a proven track record of securing significant financial support for large-scale programmes (£5 million plus) from diverse sources, including grants, corporate partnerships, individual donors and generating income from assets, programmes and events.
8. An understanding or keen interest in environmental issues, sustainable practices, and the role of green spaces in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and community well-being.
9. A collaborative and inclusive leadership style that fosters a culture of innovation, empowerment, continuous learning and high performance.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 6th September.