Chief Executive Officer: Closed to new applicants

Hanover Fox International; Stoneleigh; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Stoneleigh seeks a Chief Executive Officer to oversee strategic development across two charities focused on agriculture and land management. The ideal candidate will have a science degree and experience in managing organizations, along with an understanding of the agriculture sector. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Proven experience in managing organisations.
• Knowledge of agriculture and land management.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for both charities.
• Implement income generation programs.
• Lead and manage professional staff.

Skills

Management experience

Fundraising skills

Understanding of agriculture

Education

Science degree

Job description

Chief Executive Officer: Closed to new applicants

THE COMPANIES

The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) (www.rase.org.uk ) is an independent charity dedicated to the application of science and technology to optimise agriculture, land management and food resources. Its sister charity, Innovation for Agriculture (IFA) www.innovationforagriculture.org.uk connects farmers with farming research, working with leading agricultural researchers, businesses, landowners, and farmers to develop the knowledge and technologies that will make modern farming more sustainable, resilient, and productive. The Chief Executive will work seamlessly across both charities.

THE ROLE

• Develop the strategies for both RASE and its sister charity, Innovation for Agriculture (IFA), in conjunction with the Trustees, and then implement them.
• Develop a sustainable programme of income generation, with existing and new donors/ supporters.
• Run both charities effectively and lead their combined professional staff of c.14. Oversee the property portfolio at Stoneleigh and complex multi-party research contracts.
• Develop and expand the Charities’ reputation and influence in the wider Agri-food sector, and promote both Charities work with government and other stakeholders.

CANDIDATE

• Science educational background to degree standard.
• Experience of managing a commercial enterprise or similar organisation.
• Understanding of and enthusiasm for agriculture, food production, land husbandry.
• Experience of fundraising and engagement with supporters and donors including members, donors and state bodies.

Competitive salary and benefits, Stoneleigh/hybrid working