Thank you for your interest in becoming chief executive of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT). This is an exciting opportunity to lead a long-established social justice funder, and to directly support those working for a more just and equitable future.
For 120 years, JRCT’s work has been inspired by our founder Joseph Rowntree’s conviction that true progress requires solving root causes, not merely treating symptoms.
We build upon Rowntree’s legacy by supporting people and organisations who seek systemic change by tackling the root causes of conflict and injustice. It is a mission that seems ever more relevant in an increasingly complex and unequal world.
You will be joining JRCT at a time of internal transition towards a new 2028 strategy, against a backdrop of external instability and increasing need from those we seek to empower and support.
Our new chief executive will lead us through significant change to ensure we continue to reimagine and improve our own practices alongside our core mission of funding organisations to address root causes of conflict and injustice. We are committed to strengthening our governance and culture, and our staff team.
We are also beginning a process of strategic planning for JRCT to develop a long-term vision that ensures JRCT’s continued impact and enables us to provide sustained support to organisations doing vital work. This process will consider how to address issues of historical legacy with the development of a plan to fulfil commitments to forms of reparation which further our charitable purposes.
We are looking for an experienced, resilient, emotionally intelligent leader with a proven record of guiding organisations through periods of change and embedding a collaborative, open culture within diverse teams. You will be well practised in developing, implementing, and monitoring organisational strategy.
For more information, please visit our recruitment partner site for the application pack and further details.
The closing date for applications is 11:59pm Wednesday 3 September 2025.