Chief Executive

ACF; London, York; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charitable foundation is seeking an experienced Chief Executive to lead and guide it through significant organizational changes. The ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to social justice, experience in leadership roles, and the ability to foster a collaborative culture. The position will be based in York with additional travel to London. This is a unique opportunity to lead an organization dedicated to making a positive social impact.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in leading organizations through change.
• Commitment to social justice and Quaker values.
• Ability to foster a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Guide JRCT through significant organizational changes.
• Ensure alignment with the core mission of funding social justice initiatives.
• Represent JRCT at meetings and community events.

Skills

Leadership in organizational change

Collaboration and team building

Understanding of social justice issues

Job description

The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)

Summary

We are seeking an experienced, empathetic leader with a proven ability to guide organisations through change and foster a collaborative, open culture within diverse teams. Join JRCT during a pivotal time of internal transition towards a new 2028 strategy, amidst external instability and increasing needs from the communities we serve.

Application Deadline

9/3/2025

Job Description

JRCT is an independent funder dedicated to social justice, human rights, and environmental sustainability. Inspired by our founder Joseph Rowntree’s conviction that true progress involves addressing root causes, we have supported efforts to tackle conflict and injustice for over 120 years. In 2024, we awarded £13.8 million in grants, currently funding 340 organisations, from well-known charities to grassroots groups.

This is an exciting opportunity for a new Chief Executive to lead a long-established social justice funder and support those working toward a fairer future. Our organisation is at a critical juncture, and the new Chief Executive will guide us through significant change, ensuring we continue to evolve our practices alongside our core mission of funding initiatives that address root causes of conflict and injustice.

We seek an individual who is passionate about our mission and aligns with Quaker values of simplicity, truth, equality, and peace. If you are committed to strengthening JRCT to better support organisations tackling society’s toughest challenges, we encourage you to apply. For more information about the role or the selection process, contact Miles Mackie at [e-mail].

Application deadline: 11:59 pm, Wednesday, 3rd September 2025

Location

Office base in York, with some travel to London and other locations for meetings.

Working arrangements

Office-based

How to apply

Visit https://micro.green-park.co.uk/jrct for more information and application details. For questions about the role or process, contact Miles Mackie via email.