CEO
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- Employer:
- ShelterBox
- Location:
- Cornwall
- Salary:
- £137,000
- Closing Date:
- Sunday 25th October 2026
- Job Ref:
- GSe135891
Description
For more than 20 years, ShelterBox has helped families rebuild their lives after conflict, disaster and climate-related crises, providing emergency shelter and essential household items in some of the world's most challenging environments.
Today, it is a globally respected humanitarian organisation with deep roots in Cornwall, an international footprint and a distinctive model that includes affiliate organisations coupled with strong networks and long-standing partnerships.
As ShelterBox prepares to embark on its next strategic chapter, they are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through a period of growing humanitarian need and challenge. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, affiliates and international partners, the successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, strengthen organisational capability and culture, and ensure ShelterBox remains resilient, ambitious and impactful in an increasingly complex global environment.
This is a role for a proven executive leader with experience of leading complex organisations, navigating diverse stakeholder groups and delivering organisational growth and change. Candidates will bring strategic vision, operational credibility and a strong understanding of governance, alongside the ability to build trusted relationships and inspire confidence across boards, partners, supporters and donors.
ShelterBox is seeking a values-driven and emotionally intelligent leader with the ambition, resilience and commercial acumen to guide the organisation through its next stage of development. Strong financial and operational judgement, excellent communication skills and a collaborative, empowering leadership style will be essential.
Above all, the successful candidate will share ShelterBox's commitment to humanitarian impact and relish the opportunity to unite people behind a common purpose during a pivotal moment in the organisation's evolution.
For an informal and confidential conversation please contact:
- Michelle Sander - michelle.sander@gatenbysanderson.com
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