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20 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
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18 December 2026
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Job Summary
Job Description
How do you protect a landscape loved by millions
The Peak District National Park Foundation believes the answer lies in bringing together people who care deeply about nature heritage and access and inspiring them to take action.
Salary: 55-60k dependent on experience
Contract terms: Permanent either full-time or 4 days
Location: Hybrid with at least 50% of your time spent in the Peak District
Culture: Grown-up flexible both life and family-friendly
As the official charity for the Peak District National Park the Foundation raises funds to restore peatlands and habitats protect heritage improve access and help more people experience this remarkable landscape. Having recently surpassed 1 million in annual income and with ambitious plans for the future were now looking for a Director to lead the organisation into its next chapter.
This is an opportunity to build on strong foundations a clear vision sense of purpose and a growing profile. Its also a role with real breadth.
As Director youll lead fundraising oversee grant-making develop strategic partnerships support a committed Board of Trustees and help shape the long-term future of the Foundation. Youll be comfortable thinking about organisational strategy and impact as well as confident being hands-on and building relationships with donors and funders.
About you
Were open-minded about where youve gained your experience. You may already be leading a smaller organisation or perhaps youre a senior fundraiser development or programme leader ready for your first Director opportunity.
What matters is your ability to build trust with stakeholders communicate a compelling vision and bring people with you.
To thrive in this role youll definitely need these essential elements:
- Track-record of securing income developing partnerships or growing support for a mission-driven organisation
- Experience building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders funders donors or partners
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to get the best from a small team
- Strategic thinking alongside desire and appetite to stay close to delivery
- Understanding of governance finance and organisational leadership
- Belief in the transformative power of nature to positively impact people places and communities
Next steps
The Foundation is at an exciting point in its journey. Established in close partnership with the Peak District National Park Authority it is now building greater independence broadening its supporter base and developing its role as a trusted route for anyone who wants to invest in the future of the Peak District.
If youre inspired by the idea of combining fundraising leadership and partnership-building in service of one of the UKs most important landscapes then wed love to hear from you.
Interested
To register your interest a CV or draft profile is a great first step. You can send this to Amelia Lee at Charity People directly through the application channel on this website or just get in touch to request the job pack.
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 8th October
Charity People is a forward thinking inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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Weve noticed that theres been an increase in our job ads being published on sites that we have no affiliation with.
Please make sure you only apply via one of our legitimate and verified vacancies. A list of affiliated sites can be found on the Charity People website where youll also find some useful dos and donts when applying for you have any concerns or would like to verify a vacancy please contact Charity People directly.
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