Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Salary: In excess of £60,000, dependent on experience

Location: Halifax, Calderdale, with flexible and hybrid working. The role will require a regular presence in Calderdale and attendance at some events outside normal working hours.

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Lead a trusted local foundation into its next chapter of community impact.

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Yorkshire’s most respected community foundations and help shape the future of giving across Calderdale.

For over 35 years, Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) has connected people who care with causes that matter. We believe local generosity has the power to transform lives, strengthen communities and create opportunities for everyone to thrive.

As an independent charitable funder, we work with individuals, families, businesses and organisations to invest in local charities and community groups tackling some of Calderdale’s biggest challenges. Every year, we distribute more than £2 million in grants to support people and places across the borough. At the same time, we are building our permanent endowment, creating a lasting legacy that will continue supporting local communities for generations to come.

This is what makes CFFC unique. We do not just make a difference today. We create a legacy that will benefit Calderdale in perpetuity.

Following many years of successful leadership from our current Chief Executive Officer, we are seeking an exceptional leader to build on this strong foundation and lead CFFC into its next chapter.

About the role

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring CFFC continues to grow its impact, strengthen partnerships and inspire philanthropy across Calderdale.

You will lead and develop a committed staff team, work closely with Trustees, build trusted relationships with donors, businesses, professional advisers, charities and public sector partners, and ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable, well-governed and ambitious for the future.

You will also act as CFFC’s public ambassador, representing the organisation across Calderdale and beyond, while championing the importance of local giving and community investment.

About you

We are looking for an inspiring and collaborative leader with significant senior leadership experience and the ability to build confidence and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.

You will demonstrate:

• Proven strategic leadership and organisational management experience.


• Experience of developing successful partnerships, fundraising, income generation or business development.


• Strong financial and governance awareness.


• Excellent relationship-building, communication and influencing skills.


• Experience of leading and developing high-performing teams.


• A genuine commitment to community impact and the values of the voluntary sector.


• You may come from a community foundation, charitable trust, grant-making organisation, charity, public sector, social enterprise or a commercial organisation with a strong social purpose.

What we offer

• Salary in excess of £60,000, dependent on experience.


• Permanent, full-time position.


• Flexible and hybrid working, with a regular presence required in Calderdale.


• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional Easter Tuesday leave and office closure over the Christmas period, rising to 25 days after five years’ service.


• Employer pension contribution, with details available in the candidate information pack.


• The opportunity to lead a respected local foundation with a strong legacy, deep local relationships and ambitious plans for the future.

How to apply

Please email your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the role and how your experience meets the requirements via the button below.

A full candidate information pack and job description are available at: https://cffc.co.uk/ceo-vacancy/

Closing date: 31 July 2026

First round interviews: Week commencing 17 August 2026

Second round interviews: Week commencing 24 August 2026

CFFC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss any adjustments candidates may need during the recruitment process.

If you are an ambitious leader who wants to build on a strong legacy, inspire local philanthropy and help create lasting change for communities across Calderdale, we would love to hear from you.