Chief Executive

Ufuni; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ufuni is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive to lead its next phase of growth and innovation in Belfast. The successful candidate will be charged with shaping strategic directions, ensuring governance, and delivering value-driven services to members while leading a senior management team and building partnerships. Ideal applicants will have solid experience in organisational leadership, possess strong financial acumen, and have a background in membership-based organizations or the agricultural sector.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in organisational leadership.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience in membership-based organizations, public relations, or the agricultural sector desirable.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the organisation’s strategic direction.
• Ensure robust governance, financial sustainability, and value-driven member services.
• Lead a skilled senior management team and represent the organisation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Collaboration

Commercial acumen

Human resource management

Job description

Location: Belfast
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a strategic leader with a proven track record in organisational leadership, and the vision to drive meaningful impact? We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead the Ulster Farmers’ Union into its next chapter of growth, innovation, and influence.

As Chief Executive, you will be accountable to the Board for shaping and delivering the organisation’s strategic direction, ensuring robust governance, financial sustainability, and value-driven member services. You will lead a skilled senior management team, build high-impact partnerships across government and industry, and represent the organisation as a visible and influential voice for its members.

You will bring strong commercial and financial acumen, a collaborative leadership style, human resource management skills and the awareness to navigate a dynamic external environment. Experience in membership-based organisations, public relations, or the agricultural sector are desirable.

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity for a resilient and purpose-driven leader to make a real impact.

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To apply, please send your CV, cover letter and monitoring form to [e-mail] by Friday 22 nd August 2025.