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Chief Executive Officer, PERIDOT PARTNERS
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Lead the next 60 years of animal welfare at Wythall by joining the sanctuary as Chief Executive.
Location: Hybrid / Wythall, Worcestershire (at least 3 days per week onsite)
Applications close: 9 a.m. Monday 27th July 2026
About Wythall Animal Sanctuary
Since 1968, Wythall Animal Sanctuary has provided safety, care and second chances to animals in need.
We are an independent, non-destruct animal sanctuary with a proud history, a strong local reputation and a deeply committed community of employees, volunteers, supporters and donors. From our multi-acre site near Solihull, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome and provide sanctuary to dogs, cats, rabbits and ponies. We provide lifelong care to animals who cannot be rehomed and operate boarding kennels that generate important commercial income.
We are now looking for a Chief Executive Officer to help us build on these strong foundations and lead the charity into its next chapter.
About The Role
As our CEO, you will work in close partnership with the Board, translating long-term vision into clear priorities, measurable outcomes and practical delivery plans.
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The Board is looking for someone who will bring insight and constructive challenge, rather than simply agree with an established position. You will use evidence, financial understanding and operational knowledge to help determine what is achievable and where investment will make the greatest difference and when priorities need to change.
This is not a role that will operate at a distance from the organisation and you will need a willingness to become involved in delivery.
The person we are looking for
We are looking for an ambitious, values-led and commercially astute leader who can combine vision with practical delivery.
You might already be an established Chief Executive, or you may be an experienced senior leader ready to take on your first CEO appointment. Previous experience within animal welfare is welcome but is not essential.
This is a working animal sanctuary. It can be busy, unpredictable and occasionally messy. We need a CEO who is equally comfortable shaping long-term strategy with Trustees, as navigating operational challenges and engaging directly with employees, volunteers and the animals in our care.
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Why join Wythall Animal Sanctuary?
This is a rare opportunity to become the CEO of a respected charity with a strong heritage, valuable assets, loyal supporters and significant potential.
You will have the opportunity to shape a new role, build the organisation’s leadership capacity and drive how our site and services develop over the next decade.
Most importantly, you will help ensure that Wythall Animal Sanctuary remains a place of safety, compassion and second chances for animals for generations to come.
Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you will find full details of the role and how to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 27th July 2026.
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