Chief Executive Officer - Chiltern Foodbank

Chiltern; Chesham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic nonprofit organization in Chesham is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead strategic initiatives and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leadership, particularly in the charity sector, with exceptional strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers an opportunity to make a measurable impact in the local community.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience at a senior level, ideally within the charity or nonprofit sector.
• Strong commitment to social impact within the local community.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and execution of the charity's strategic plan.
• Ensuring high operational standards and compliance.
• Building strong relationships with partners and the community.
• Inspiring and empowering a talented team to achieve goals.
• Acting as a compelling ambassador for the charity's values.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

As CEO, you will be the driving force behind our strategic direction, operational excellence, and public profile. You'll work closely with the Board of Trustees, to ensure that our mission is delivered with integrity, innovation, and measurable impact.,

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and execution of the charity's strategic plan
• Ensuring high operational standards and compliance with the Trussell licence model.
• Building strong relationships with partners and the wider community
• Inspiring and empowering a talented team (including two part-time staff and a large team of volunteers) to achieve organisational goals
• Acting as a compelling ambassador for the charity's work and values to the wider community

Qualifications

We are looking for proven leadership experience at a senior level, ideally within the charity or nonprofit sector. The ideal applicant will have strong strategic thinking and financial acumen, exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, a deep commitment to social impact within the local community as well as experience of working with Boards and navigating governance structures.

About Chiltern Foodbank

Chiltern Foodbank is a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger within the Chiltern area. With a proud history of driving social change and a passionate team behind us, including over 80 volunteers, we're now seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead us into our next phase of development. The charity was founded fourteen years ago by local churches and community groups in Chesham. Over time, thanks to volunteers and partners, the Charity has extended its coverage and now has distribution centres in Chesham, Wendover, Prestwood and Chalfont St. Peter.