Chief Executive Officer

Bees for Development

Salary: £65,000 per annum

Location: Monmouth (c3 days per week)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Are you an ambitious leader with a commitment to sustainability, biodiversity, and improving lives in some of the world’s most remote communities? Do you have the strategic vision as well as fundraising and engagement expertise to help a pioneering charity achieve a step-change in scale and impact?

About Bees for Development

Beekeeping is the perfect solution to rural development.

For over 30 years, Bees for Development has used sustainable beekeeping as a tool to empower communities, alleviate poverty, and protect biodiversity. The direct impact of their work is the countless lives which have been transformed in countries such as Ethiopia, Ghana, and Uganda. Beekeeping offers families a sustainable livelihood, prevents deforestation, supports biodiversity, and helps address challenges like nutrition, medicine, and forest fires.

The Role

Building on a legacy of robust programme management, global partnerships, and the power of Natural Beekeeping, the incoming CEO will drive their vision to scale impact and strengthen financial resilience.

As CEO, you’ll work closely with the Board of Trustees, partners, staff, and volunteers to shape and deliver an ambitious strategic plan. You’ll be the public face of Bees for Development, engaging with high-profile donors, partners, and supporters to raise their profile and secure vital funding. Bees for Development are supported by a host of incredibly influential patrons, including The Queen, Monty Don, Martha Kearney, Kate Humble, and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

As CEO you’ll be responsible for:

* Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a growth strategy to scale impact, deepen partnerships, and drive innovation in sustainable beekeeping

* Organisational Management: Lead and motivate a dedicated team of eight, ensuring operational excellence and financial stability

* Fundraising & Engagement: Drive income growth through major donor engagement, corporate partnerships, and diversified funding streams

* Advocacy & Influence: Act as a credible and persuasive ambassador for Bees for Development, engaging with media, supporters, and key stakeholders

About You

We’re looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who can combine strategic vision with operational delivery. You’ll be bringing a proven track record of senior management, ideally within the charity or third sector as well as robust income generation and engagement experience to support the organisation as it diversifies income and increases engagement. You’ll have strong financial management and governance experience alongside exceptional communication and influencing skills.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in an externally facing role, enjoys building relationships, and is motivated to lead a small but highly impactful organisation to even greater heights. This is an incredible opportunity to lead a respected and innovative charity with a global impact. You’ll be leading a passionate team, working alongside an engaged and supportive Board, and influential patrons to scale Bees for Developments' transformative work.

If you are committed to environmental sustainability and are excited by this opportunity, please get in touch with a copy of your CV in the first instance, and we will be delighted to share further details with you.

Deadline: 9am on Wednesday 5th of February

First stage (virtual) interview: 3rd and 7th of March

Second stage (in person) interview: Week commencing 17th March

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

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