Chief Executive – Community Foundation (Hybrid)

Dorest Community Foundation; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Community Foundation in Poole is seeking a Chief Executive to lead the charity with vision and impact across Dorset. The role focuses on strategic direction, governance, fundraising, and partnership development to sustain growth of endowment and grantmaking.

You will work with the Board, staff, and stakeholders to ensure robust governance, financial oversight, and effective representation across sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic leadership within the charitable or grant-making sector.
• Experience developing and implementing long-term strategy and managing change.
• Strong understanding of governance, charity regulation, and stakeholder management.
• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills across sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to Dorset Community Foundation, ensuring sustainability, growing the endowment, and impact across the county.
• Lead the Board and team, setting direction and ensuring robust governance.
• Develop strong partnerships, advocate externally, and represent the Foundation to stakeholders.
• Oversee operational and financial performance and risk management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building

Change management

Job description

Dorset Community Foundation in Poole is seeking a Chief Executive to lead the charity with vision and impact across Dorset. The role focuses on strategic direction, governance, fundraising, and partnership development to sustain growth of endowment and grantmaking.

You will work with the Board, staff, and stakeholders to ensure robust governance, financial oversight, and effective representation across sectors.