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Chief Executive

Heart of BS13 are seeking a Chief Executive to drive our charity and social enterprises. You will manage all aspects of our thriving social enterprise, leading our programme managers who run the three work strands of our organisation: Food, Flowers and Climate Action, and working with the board of trustees to develop and implement our strategic plans.

Salary: £44,000 – £50,000 per annum pro rata

Closing Date: 5pm 12 April 2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part time, 4 days / 30 hours a week, flexible hours (with possibility of full-time work for right candidate)

Location: Hartcliffe and Withywood in South Bristol, BS13

Contract Details: Permanent

Your key responsibilities will include: 

  • Staff management, leadership and HR
  • Business activity development and oversight
  • Strategic development with managers and board
  • Finance and fundraising
  • Networking and publicity
  • Legal and administrative tasks
  • Working with the Board of Trustees

At Heart of BS13, we are all about impact. We have a great team committed to driving our work strands to really make a difference to the communities we serve.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic person with significant leadership experience, including managing innovative projects and monitoring their impact and of building and managing a team of staff. We are looking for a great leader who understands the role of social enterprise within the third sector, has business experience and a passion to make a difference in the community. An understanding of small business operations in food and horticulture would be an advantage.

Read the full job description here

You will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check if offered the role, as well as provide two professional references. To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K. 

How to Apply: Please send a CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages of A4) to phil@betterfood.co.uk.

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