Director

One of London s historic Magnificent Seven cemeteries, the Cemetery Park is now a Local Nature Reserve and a vital green space in the heart of the East End where biodiversity, heritage and community come together.

Founded in 1990, the Friends are an award-winning charity dedicated to protecting and caring for this unique site. Now, we are looking for a values-driven, collaborative leader to help strengthen our organisation for the future.

About the role

This is a senior leadership position within a collaborative charity structure. You will:

Work closely with the Board of Trustees on strategy and governance

Lead on finance, fundraising and organisational sustainability

Support and develop staff and volunteers

Represent the charity externally

Work in close partnership with our longstanding Cemetery Park Manager

Importantly, this is not a corporate CEO role. It is an opportunity to lead within a community-rooted, place-based charity where humility, partnership and emotional intelligence matter as much as strategy.

We re looking for someone who:

• Has senior experience in a charity or values-led organisation
• Understands governance and financial sustainability
• Can build trust with staff, volunteers and stakeholders
• Is excited by heritage, conservation and community

As a small charity, this role balances strategic thinking with hands-on involvement.