Chief Executive

HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) invites a new Chief Executive to steer its future growth and impact in Hertfordshire. You will partner with the Board, shape strategy, and lead a dedicated team to extend grants and programmes that benefit local communities.

You will be an ambassador for HCF, forging strong relationships with donors, fundholders and community partners to mobilise resources and advance the foundation’s mission.

Job description

Foundation House, Hatfield with some home-working

c.£80,000 per annum on a full-time permanent basis

HCF is an independent charity based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. We are one of 47 community foundations in the UK and one of nearly 2,000 across the globe. Since 1988, we have built an endowment of c. £18 million as a community asset to benefit Hertfordshire and its people now and for generations to come.

Our mission is to grow giving and philanthropy by matching generous people with important community causes. Every year we award hundreds of grants through funds set up by our donors. Although most of our funding is generated through private philanthropy, we also work in partnership with local companies and some regional and national funding bodies to direct resources to vital causes in Hertfordshire.

Our strategy is evolving but we have clear priorities; growing income, expanding our grant-making capacity, strengthening our digital technology, increasing awareness and advocacy, and securing the future of our Training and Development offer.

As our new CEO, you will lead this next chapter. We are looking for an inspirational and entrepreneurial leader who can provide strategic direction, work closely with the Board and lead our dedicated team.

You will be an outstanding ambassador for HCF, building strong relationships with fundholders, partners and communities, and inspiring others to invest in Hertfordshire’s future. We are looking for someone who shares our ambition and can bring the vision, energy and leadership to make it happen.

Closing date: Sunday 25th October 2026

Preliminary interviews: w/c 2nd November 2026

Final Panel interviews: w/c 16th November 2026