Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Humane Society International (UK) to recruit a new Executive Director.
About us
Humane Society International/UK is a UK charity and part of one of the largest and most effective animal protection organisations in the world. We strive for a better future for animals through advocacy, education and hands-on programmes. HSI/UK is a leading force for animal protection, with hundreds of thousands of supporters across the country and a strong and well-respected presence in Westminster.
We are an effective voice for animals, with a broad spectrum of active programmes including leading the #FurFreeBritain campaign for a UK fur import ban, as well as campaigns to ban hunting trophy imports, glue traps, replace the use of animals in experiments, and reduce the number of animals suffering on farms. A dynamic, growing and effective team, HSI/UK has big ambitions to create further positive change for animals both here in the UK and around the world.
About the position
The HSI/UK team has grown considerably in recent years, giving rise to a need for additional capacity in our senior leadership. With our current executive director stepping into a newly created role to focus on leading our successful campaigns and public affairs portfolio, an exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the charity into the next phase of our growth and development.
Job title: Executive Director
Salary: £94,000-£105,000 p.a.
Permanent, Full-time
Reporting to: Senior Vice President Operations, Humane Society International
Location: Old Street, London. Hybrid working with ideally 2 days p/w office based
We are looking to recruit a highly experienced, inspirational and motivated executive director, who will lead, develop and grow the organisation and achieve our goals for animals. Our successful candidate will have passion, ambition and vision that matches that of our global senior leadership team, and enhances our ability to deliver sustained improvements in the lives of millions of animals around the world.
Working closely with HSI's senior leadership in our US headquarters, our executive director will take overall responsibility for:
- the charity's operations and budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency, and in compliance with international board policies and directives.
- leading and growing an effective, diverse, highly motivated team.
- the success of our UK program and advocacy campaigns and revenue generation programs.
- ensuring that the charity's legal, governance and statutory responsibilities are met, alongside the effective application of best practice codes.
- the clear communication of HSI/UK's strategic objectives, messages and impact to external stakeholders, including high level donors and the media.
- continued growth in our brand's credibility and recognition to key external audiences, including our highly valued supporter base.
- identifying and managing risks to the charity's future security and growth.
- coordination with HSI headquarters leadership and enterprise/support functions.
- drive organisational values (Impact, Resilience, Respect, Inclusion, One Team) across the UK office to guide how we operate internally and externally.
About you
Our new executive director will be confident, articulate and positive with a proven track record of strategic leadership within a charity/voluntary sector organisation or similar setting at a senior management level. You will have and be able to demonstrate:
- outstanding, values-led leadership skills to motivate, support and grow a diverse team.
- an ambition and drive for creating positive change for animal welfare, and a proven track record of delivering impact for beneficiaries in a charity setting.
- experience of strategic planning, including developing and setting KPIs and evaluating progress and impact.
- advanced communication and interpersonal skills to foster a positive and respectful 'one team' collaboration approach to negotiations and problem-solving.
- experience of building strategic relationships with stakeholders, in both the private and public sector, in order to deliver agreed goals through powerful partnerships, comprehensive knowledge and applied understanding of legal aspects of running a UK charity, including financial reporting and controls, and governance requirements, experience of working with and reporting at Board level.
- experience of judiciously managing significant financial and other resources, including developing and delivering multi-year budgets.
To find out more about Humane Society International, the role and how to apply, please contact Nick Shanks - nick.shanks@harrishill.co.uk
Both Humane Society International and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
