Chief Executive

Glasspool Charity Trust                                                                                                           

Chief Executive                                                                                            Salary £75,000 + benefits

Glasspool is a UK-wide grant funder, established in 1939 with a permanent endowment from Richard Louveteau Glasspool, a Hertfordshire businessman and philanthropist. He experienced financial hardship as a young man, but when his income became more than enough to meet his personal needs, he started to provide financial support to individuals. He died in 1949, aged 65, but his legacy lives on in the Glasspool Charity Trust.

The charity was named the Association of Charitable Organisations (ACO) Charity of the Year in 2024 in recognition of our courageous and transformative approach to grant-making. 

Background is less important than experience and personal qualities. The ideal candidate will:

Strategy:

·         Ability to combine a commercial, entrepreneurial capability to identify and deliver growth

·         A proven track record of turning a collective strategic vision into reality.

·         Be intellectually curious and agile and an empathy with the culture and focus for future activities

Governance and Compliance:

·         An understanding of the statutory, voluntary, and community sectors, along with the complexities of the environment in which Glasspool operates.

·         Knowledge of effectively supporting charity trustees and boards to carry out their duties and responsibilities

·         Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion  

Administration:

·         Sound financial management  

·         Excellent administrative skills

·         Knowledge and experience of using IT to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness

Staff Management and Development: 

·         Experience of managing a small staff team

·         As a leader, demonstrate a thoughtful, collaborative and engaging approach, to build on the strong existing culture.

External Relationships and Communication

·         Experience of collaborative working, income generation and communications

·         Demonstrate a track record of successful networking skills at a senior level

·         To be the primary spokesperson for Glasspool

HOW TO APPLY

Please download further details of the position from our website:

For an informal confidential discussion call Richard Evans

Apply online with a full curriculum vitae detailing your skills and experience together with a maximum two-page Personal Statement clearly outlining your motivation to undertake the role and how you meet the competencies required for the position as stated in the Candidate Profile.

Closing date for applications:                       16 July 2025

Long List interviews:                                        18 July – 30 July 2025  

Final Panel Interviews:                                 18 & 19 August 2025

To find out more visit:                                  Glasspool Charity Trust website