Location: Hampshire based, but may involve some travel
Salary: up to £55,000
Chawton House, Hampshire is a registered charity caring for the Grade 2* Elizabethan manor house and estate once owned by Jane Austen’s brother Edward Knight. The buildings and landscape are historically significant and include a world-class library of early women’s literature. As a whole, the unique collections provide increasing insight into the influences that shaped Jane Austen and her much-loved writing.
Chawton House is undergoing a major transition to become a significant cultural and literary destination, seeking to work in close partnerships across Hampshire as part of the ‘Jane Austen Country’ experience. It aims to build on all that has been achieved to date to develop a sustainable future for the charity, benefitting the local community, visitors from further afield, and audiences from across the globe.
This new role of Chief Executive will lead and deliver the transformation of the charity. Working with an ambitious Board of Trustees and a skilled and committed team of staff and volunteers, the post-holder will be responsible for devising the future vision and strategy, and implementing the business plan to deliver it. They will lead on securing the financial health of the organization, through the development of fundraising activity, sponsorship and commercial income streams.
To make a success of this role, you will need a strong track record in fundraising and commercial delivery. You will be able to demonstrate clear leadership skills in motivating and galvanizing staff and volunteers towards a collective purpose. Some experience in positive stakeholder management is essential.
Deadline for applications is 4pm on Friday 19 October 2018.
First round interviews will take place on the 31 October; second round on 7 November.
For a full job description, please contact jane.hammond@chawtonhouse.org
www.chawtonhouse.org