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Chief Executive Officer

NFP People • Full-time • Remote (UK) • 4h ago

Chief Executive OfficerWe’re looking for an experienced and inspiring leader, with significant experience at senior executive level, to become the new Chief Executive (CEO).Are you a strategic thinker who can accelerate the charity's impact and deliver on its mission while navigating the evolving policy backdrop?If you are a natural leader who will continue to build on the strength of our high performing team, then we would love to hear from you!Position: Chief Executive (CEO)Location: remote and will require you to have a safe and secure space to work from home. There will be frequent travel within Britain, including overnight stays.Hours: 37.5 per weekContract: PermanentSalary: £74,624 per annumBenefits Include: 25 days holiday, plus Christmas day through to New Year’s Day paid, plus 6 days of floating holidays (in lieu of public holidays). Flexible approach to hours of work. Pension contribution of 3%, one-off contributions toward the cost of an ergonomic office chair and toward purchases of essential devices, monthly home working allowance, plus an annual contribution toward the maintenance and/or replacement of the essential devices.Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 10th December 2025. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date, should a strong candidate be identified.Online interviews will be held on Monday, 5th January 2026.In-person interviews will be held in London on Monday, 12th January 2026.All shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Wednesday 17th December 2025. If you have not heard from us by this date, please accept our thanks for applying and assume that you were not shortlisted on this occasion.Job offers will be subject to two satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.About the Role Reporting to the board, the CEO holds key relationships with the board of trustees and 18 employees, exerting an influential and expert thought-leadership presence with key partners across the environmental sector from NGOs and practitioners to policy makers. You will be confident and proactive in engaging with new and existing major donors and funders.Key areas of responsibility include: Strategic LeadershipOperationsHuman ResourcesFinance and FundraisingGovernancePolicy About YouYou will thrive in environments that are dynamic, fast-paced, collegiate and ambitious, and be able to demonstrate experience of inspiring and motivating internal and external teams through periods of growth and changeWe are looking for a leader who has energy, passion and commitment for the role, a person aligned with the charity’s values and inspired by its values, mission and vision.You will have experience of: Working at senior executive level, preferably having run an organisation before as Executive Director, Chief Executive or equivalent, in the charity, conservation or environmental sectors.Working collaboratively and effectively with teams and boards of trustees.Identifying, cultivating and maintaining productive relationships with a range of stakeholders and partners, from government bodies to community organisations to potential and existing donors.Developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating strategic and operational plans.Proven ability to inspire, lead and motivate teams to achieve strategic goals, fostering a strong culture of collaboration.Building an inclusive intercultural environment where staff of all backgrounds and abilities can thrive. To apply please upload a 2pp CV and 1pp covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note, we can only accept candidates with the right to work in the UK.About the OrganisationJoin a nature restoration charity, restoring beavers to regenerate our landscapes. Beavers were once a common and influential part of the British countryside, and as such, the team wants to reconnect people to this part of our heritage. We provide practical solutions to help people co-exist with beavers. We influence legislation that rebuilds ecosystems and strengthens our resilience in this ecological and climate crisis.Our small charity is run by a small but committed team with a diverse skill set and extensive experience in beaver ecology and restoration. Across Scotland, England and Wales, our decentralised structure keeps us close to the communities we support and ensures the work we do is effective and sustainable.We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the environmental sector including people of colour, disabled people, those from low-income backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and all other protected characteristics.You may have experience in roles including CEO, Chief Exec, Chief Executive Officer, COO, CFO, Deputy CEO, Deputy Chief Exec, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Head of. #INDNFPPLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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