Chief Executive Officer

Big Green Heart is looking for a chief executive officer to lead the charity into its next phase of growth, providing strategic leadership and working closely with the board of trustees to shape and deliver its vision and strategy.

The chief executive holds delegated responsibility from the board of trustees for the leadership, management, and strategic direction of the charity. The postholder will shape and deliver strategy in partnership with the board, safeguard the charity's Christian ethos and inclusive practice, grow and diversify income, and lead, manage, and supervise the team.

This is a strategic leadership post; practical implementation of delivery, administration, and day to day practitioner coordination are held by team members within the organisation.

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000/ year (FTE), depending on experience

Hours:

20 hours per week

Start Date:

Negotiable

Location:

Remote and flexible. Please note, the charity head office is based in North Yorkshire and some face-to-face meetings will be required at our office.

• Reports to:
  
  the chair and board of trustees.
• Responsible for: the staff team, whose work the chief executive manages and supervises.
• Works closely with: the founder, staff team, trustees, partner organisations, funders, donors, and church and community stakeholders.

This is a part-time strategic leadership role of 20 hours per week. The chief executive leads, manages, and supervises the team and oversees the charity's work; they do not carry direct delivery. Programme delivery, administration, and day to day practitioner coordination are held by staff team members within the organisation.

• Work with the board to develop, agree, and deliver the charity's strategy, vision, and annual objectives.
• Provide clear, values-led leadership that upholds the charity's Christian foundation while keeping the work accessible to people of all faiths and none.
• Translate strategy into operational plans, budgets, and measurable outcomes, and report progress to the board.

• Support the board to meet its legal and regulatory duties under charity law and the Charity Governance Code.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting to trustees to enable sound decision making.
• Work with the Secretary of Trustees to ensure the charity complies with its governing document, Charity Commission requirements, data protection law, and safeguarding obligations.

• Lead the development and delivery of a sustainable income strategy across donations, grants, course and training revenue, partnerships, and trading activity.
• Diversify the charity's income base and drive income growth, working with the team to convert income-generating relationships and opportunities.
• Work with the Treasurer and Operations Manager oversee budgeting, financial management, and financial reporting, ensuring the charity remains solvent and financially resilient.
• Steward relationships with funders, donors, and partners.

• Lead, manage, and supervise the staff team, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and supporting development.
• Foster a supportive, collaborative culture and model the charity's values in all conduct.
• Implement sound HR, wellbeing, and performance practices.
• Oversee the quality and consistency of programmes across all delivery settings, working with those responsible for delivery.
• Ensure robust monitoring, evaluation, and impact measurement, and use evidence to improve the work and demonstrate outcomes.

• Work with the charity’s Safeguarding Trustee to ensure safeguarding concerns are handled promptly and in line with statutory guidance.
• Work with the…