Chief Executive Officer

Margaret Green Animal Rescue; Wareham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal welfare charity in the UK is on the lookout for a visionary Chief Executive Officer to guide its strategic revitalization. This pivotal role involves transforming the operating model to enhance the care and support for animals. The ideal candidate should have a deep passion for animal welfare and experience in strategic leadership, partnering closely with the Board to set bold objectives and operational excellence across the charity’s services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leadership roles within the charity or similar sectors.
• Strong understanding of animal welfare.
• Ability to guide strategic change and engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the charity through strategic revitalization.
• Partner with the Board to set transformational objectives.
• Oversee operational changes for better service delivery.

Skills

Passion for animal welfare

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description

If you’re a purpose‑driven CEO with a deep passion for animal welfare , this is your opportunity to steer a trusted charity as it transforms for a sustainable future.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue is embarking on an exciting phase of strategic revitalisation . As a leading animal welfare charity with a proud history since 1965, we are seeking a visionary and dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead us into our next chapter. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our charity and ensuring the animals in our care receive the very best support.

As Chief Executive of Margaret Green Animal Rescue , you’ll lead a proud organisation delivering rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming, and providing lifetime care for animals with complex needs across Dorset and Devon since 1965. You’ll harness the charity’s tangible local footprint across three rescue centres and a network of retail shops to elevate outcomes, scale supporter engagement, and embed operational excellence.

You’ll be the catalyst for significant strategic change — partnering closely with the Board of Trustees to set bold transformational objectives and KPIs. You’ll transform our operating model to meet current and future needs, oversee a data and IT modernis...