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Chief Executive

Amelia Trust Farm, Vale of Glamorgan near Cardiff
Salary: £51,694 - £56,357 per annum
Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity to help improve the lives of young people who are struggling in mainstream education; and provide a countryside sanctuary for people of all ages to enjoy.

Causes: Youth and Children | Environment

Job Description

At Amelia Trust Farm we deliver therapeutic and educative programmes for young people facing multiple disadvantages to help them get their lives back on track by involving them in meaningful activities at the Farm. We also work in partnership with other charities to reach out to different groups of vulnerable people and provide community facilities for everyone to enjoy the countryside and the benefits of nature.

We have been engaged in this work for more than 30 years and are looking to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer to take over from the current CEO who retires next Spring.

We are looking for an effective Chief Executive Officer who wants to make a difference in transforming the lives of young people; and who is committed to preserving and developing our environment so that it can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities.

We are looking for someone who:

• has executive, managerial and fundraising experience
• has robust financial governance and commercial acumen
• can work alongside our experienced Trustees (Council of Management)
• will provide inspirational leadership to our excellent team of staff and volunteers
• will offer strategic vision going forward
• while not being afraid to get their boots muddy in the daily decisions of life on the Farm

Main Purpose of Role

To provide inspirational leadership, strategic direction and operational management for the Amelia Trust Farm. The post will ensure the charity delivers high-quality services, achieves its charitable objectives, and remains financially sustainable and resilient.

The post will be responsible for the overall performance of the organisation and will balance strategic oversight with active operational involvement demonstrating a willingness to engage directly with day-to-day issues across the Amelia Trust Farm's activities.

The Chief Executive will represent the charity to its users, stakeholders and media.

Working closely with Trustees (Council of Management), staff, volunteers, service users, supporters, funders, and external partners, the Chief Executive will drive continuous improvement, growth, and impact while championing the charity's values and ethos.

Location: Amelia Trust Farm, Five Mile Lane, Walterston, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 3AS.

How to Apply

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Application deadline: Noon on Monday 9th November.

We will be shortlisting in the week 9th to 16th November and plan to interview shortlisted candidates on the Farm on Monday 23rd November.

About Amelia Trust Farm

Registered Charity

Employees: About 24 employees and 60 volunteers

We deliver therapeutic support for disadvantaged people in a Care Farm setting and provide a countryside sanctuary for all to enjoy.