The Dartmoor Preservation Association has been protecting the unique and inspiring landscape of Dartmoor since 1883. With a supportive membership and a small but dedicated team, the charity is now in a strong position to grow and develop its work further to campaign on the issues affecting the moor now and in the future. We are seeking our next CEO to lead a wide-reaching strategic review, grow and diversify our membership and income, raise our profile, and reinvigorate our campaigns following a quiet period during the pandemic.

Key details:

Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – The Dartmoor Preservation Association

Salary: circa £45,000 pro rata

Contract: permanent, part time – four days / 28 hours per week

Location: Princetown, Devon (hybrid role, with some home / remote working)

Amongst other criteria, the successful candidate will have:

• A strong alignment with our work and an interest in conservation, as well as an appreciation for our national parks and the willingness to continue learning
• Demonstrable experience of working with and developing a positive and robust relationship with a board of non-executives.
• A track record of successfully spotting opportunities, developing vision and strategy, translating it into operational plans and then implementing.
• Commercial acumen, with a track record in successful income generation / fundraising.
• Demonstrable track record of success at a senior level within an organisation (ideally a charity).
• Experience of staff management and development, financial management and planning, and strategic planning.
• Experience of negotiating and influencing at a strategic level, building collaborative relationships and effective partnerships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent oral, written and digital communication skills.