Executive Director

Job Description

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

Friends of the Dales is seeking an outstanding Executive Director to lead its independent campaigning charity into its next phase. We protect and enhance the Yorkshire Dales, its landscapes, wildlife, heritage and communities, and we are looking for a strategic, values-driven leader to help grow our impact and sustainability.

You will bring senior leadership experience and skills directly or aligned and transferable to charity management, campaigning, advocacy, fundraising, membership growth, partnership working and operations. This is a hands-on role, balancing strategic leadership with day-to-day delivery and external representation.

The role is based in Gargrave with regular travel across the Yorkshire Dales. Flexible working is available by agreement. xwzovoh Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Monday 18 May 2026 at 5pm.How to apply: Full information about the charity, role and recruitment process is available at: review the recruitment brief and submit a CV, supporting statement (max 2,000 words) and details of two referees to

For a confidential conversation, contact Jonathan Riley, Chair of Trustees, at

Friends of the Dales welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to being a more diverse and inclusive organisation.