Chief Executive Officer

Berkshire Community Foundation enables local people to support local causes, making grants to small charities and voluntary groups working in communities across Berkshire. Berkshire Community Foundation work with individuals, companies and other organisations to assist in delivering their charitable aims and develop longer-term strategic giving programmes.  

For 40 years, they have championed local giving, building partnerships with like-minded people and organisations. Through their tailored philanthropy advice, they help to match their supporters’ aims with the many small, effective local charities offering solutions to local issues. 

In recent years BCF has made grants in excess of £1 million per annum and the endowment fund has grown to £14 million providing  sustainable future support for generations across Berkshire. 

Berkshire Community Foundation 
Chief Executive Officer 
c£80,000 + benefits 
Based in Berkshire, with travel and evening engagements. This role is Hybrid with 1-2 days a week working from home each week depending on commitments 

This is a fantastic and unique opportunity for a new ambitious Chief Executive to lead the foundation into its next phase of growth in strategic philanthropy, with a clear emphasis on income generation, external engagement, and strategic expansion. 

As the public face of the organisation, you will champion local philanthropy, build strong relationships with donors and partners to deliver effective support for the local community, and provide inspiring services for donors.
  
As a leading grant maker in the Royal County of Berkshire, Berkshire Community Foundation is committed to developing the financial support it already generates within the voluntary sector. Key responsibilities will include: 
 

• Develop new opportunities for fund development through new business, Corporates, small to medium size businesses and with individual donors and supporters across Berkshire 

• Contribute to the strategic development of the organisation, setting strategy and overseeing Governance 

• Develop a robust marketing and communications strategy 

The successful candidate will bring a commercial outlook and strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across a wide range of audiences, both collaboratively with a passionate staff team and independently. 

If you are passionate about making Berkshire a better place to live and work, we would love to hear from you.  

Further details can be found in the appointment brief 

How to Apply 
 
To apply for the role, please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (of no more than 1000 words) onto the Prospectus website via the link below.  
 
Please ensure that you have included a telephone number, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable.  
 
If you wish to apply using an alternative format, please contact Prospectus on 020 7691 1920 or email executive.admin@prospect-us.co.uk     
 
For guidance on formulating your supporting statement, please review our guide How to Write a Cover Letter for a Charity Leadership Role – 
 
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact our retained partners via email with your CV: 
jane.ray@prospect-us.co.uk or 
tammy.stewart@prospect-us.co.uk 
 
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Recruitment Timetable 
Deadline for applications: Sunday 7th June (midnight) 
Interviews with Prospectus online: 16th – 23rd June  
Interviews with Berkshire Community Foundation in-person: 8th July