Executive Director

JR United Kingdom; Byfleet; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity recruitment agency is seeking an Executive Director for Byfleet United Charity. This key role involves driving operations and overseeing a small team to deliver impactful community grants and manage housing services. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial management skills and experience within the charity or community sectors, committed to making a genuine difference in local people's lives.

Qualifications

• Senior leader with strong financial and project management experience.
• Knowledge of charity, housing, or community service sectors.
• Proven ability to deliver impact through strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and day-to-day operations.
• Manage a small expert team.
• Oversee investments, grants, and housing services.
• Be a visible and trusted leader in the community.

Skills

Financial management

Project management

Strategic planning

Community service sector knowledge

Job description

Now Hiring: Executive Director

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Harris Hill is proud to be leading the search for a new Executive Director on behalf of Byfleet United Charity – the largest local grant-giver supporting individuals and organisations in need across the Ancient Parish of Byfleet.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a well-resourced, highly respected charity delivering real impact – from essential grants for local families to managing a thriving almshouse and property portfolio.

As Executive Director, you will:

1. Lead strategic and day-to-day operations
2. Manage a small expert team
3. Oversee investments, grants, and housing services
4. Be a visible and trusted leader in the local community

We are looking for a senior leader with:

1. Strong financial and project management experience
2. Knowledge of charity, housing, or community service sectors
3. Proven ability to deliver impact through strategic planning and partnership

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, and other protected characteristics.