Chief Executive Officer

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £50,000 – £54,000 (full time equivalent)
Working Hours: 3 days (22.2 hours/week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: STF Offices, Edwinstowe and hybrid options.

Established in 1995, the Trust is the only charity devoted entirely to Sherwood – the world’s
best loved forest. Independent of any political, commercial or Government body, the Trust works
to protect, preserve and promote this unique heritage landscape. We have been, and continue to
be, committed to various projects aimed at conserving the history and heritage of this historic
woodland, nurturing biodiversity and fostering community and cultural engagement. From tree
planting initiatives to wildlife conservation efforts and telling the story about the peoples
of Sherwood Forest, our work is driven by a passion for safeguarding this national treasure for
generations to come.

In our new Chief Executive, we are looking for an individual who will provide leadership and
identify and secure new sources of income to enable the Trust to continue on a firm financial
footing alongside managing our staff and engaging with key stakeholders.

Key elements of the role are to:

• work closely with the Trustees to ensure alignment with the charitable objectives of the
  Trust and adhere to governance principles.
• manage a small team of staff and volunteers, sustaining morale and commitment, leveraging
  their enthusiasm and interest to achieve the maximum impact with limited resources.
• Secure ongoing funding, including identification of new growth areas, work programme
  opportunities and diverse funding streams.
• maintain and develop partnerships and networks with key stakeholders.

The job pack explains the context for this appointment and sets out our vision and ambition for
what we expect from our new Chief Executive.

For an informal discussion on the post please contact our Chair, Andy Statham, on 07462 829946.

Please see the attached information pack with full details of how to apply or contact: Alison Williams at [email protected] or
phone 01623 821490.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday July 22nd 2024.

The provisional date for interviews is Wednesday September 4th 2024.