Chief Executive Officer

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the North East of England is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead its mission of combating food insecurity. The role involves strategic leadership, financial management, and effective communication with stakeholders. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a company pension and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Company pension

31 days holiday including bank holidays

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Track record of successful fundraising and income generation.
• Strong financial management and budget control experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the charity.
• Develop strategic plans for service and staff development.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and funders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Management

Strategic Development

Fundraising

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31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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About Feeding Families

At Feeding Families, we’re driven by a simple yet profound belief: no one should face the fear and indignity of not knowing where their next meal will come from. Based in the North East of England - a region with the highest levels of food insecurity in the UK - we stand in the gaps left by traditional food support, offering tailored, compassionate, and life-changing support to thousands of individuals and families in crisis.

Our work began with one act of kindness - a Christmas hamper delivered to a family in need - and has grown into a movement of hope. Today, Feeding Families supports over 46,000 households a year, distributing more than 1 million items of food and toiletries through a vast network of 382 trusted partners, including schools, social services, and housing providers.

Feeding Families has grown to become the largest independent food support provider in the North East. Provision is distributed from Blaydon, Tyne & Wear and Sedgefield Co. Durham. We have links across the region and at a national level through the Independent Food Network.

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the day to day running of the charity.

• Ability to lead and contribute to a team, including the ability to prioritise work, identify and develop ideas and opportunities, delegate effectively, handle pressure, and take day to day decisions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to and communicate with a wide range of people, including stakeholders.
• Proven ability to devise and implement strategic development and resource plans, particularly in the area of service development, staff development and the management of change.
• Track record of successful income generation, through fundraising, commissioning and marketing activities, including experience of identifying opportunities and leading on funding bids.
• Demonstrable track record of financial management and budgetary control, and ability to manage a budget.
• Understanding and experience of the voluntary sector.
• The ability to earn and maintain the trust of those people with whom the organisation deals, especially funding bodies and donors.
• The ability to commit to and work within the aims, principles and policies of Feeding Families.
• A good up to date understanding of equality and diversity and its application to service delivery, business development and the recruitment and management of staff and volunteers.
• The ability to drive and use of a vehicle.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Pay: £50-60k per year, depending on experience

• Company pension
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Occasional weekend availability

Work Location: In person (based at Blaydon, Tyne and Wear)

IF INTERESTED YOU MUST FIRST REQUEST A FULL APPLICATION PACK, BY EMAILING [emailprotected]

PLEASE NOTE APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Your CV
• A covering letter (max 2 pages of A4)
• A short video introducing yourself and why you’d like to lead Feeding Families (max 2 minutes)