We are delighted to be working alongside the Met Office once again, as their retained search partners, to bring to market the role of Chief People Officer.  As Chief People Officer, you will act as the trusted adviser to the Chief Executive and the Board on people. 

Our client is a social purpose organisation, committed to delivering change across the region, primarily through their work in education, care for older people and charitable giving. Based in Clifton, Bristol, a small but busy team supports the organisation to deliver its mission of helping communities across Greater Bristol to thrive.

The Forest of Avon, one of England's Community Forests, creates and cares for woodlands while providing opportunities for people to engage with nature. Over the last few years, the organisation has expanded its size and impact significantly. In 2023/24, they were responsible for planting nearly 50,000 trees, while their volunteers managed 22 hectares of existing woodland. They also hosted dozens of specialised well-being events for vulnerable individuals.

Active Gloucestershire inspires and enables people to improve their lives through physical activity. They believe movement is magic, and it has the power to transform lives and bring communities closer together.

ART Business Loans is a pioneering CDFI (Community Development Finance Institution), owned by its members – both borrowers and investors. The independent non-profit was established in 1997 with the founding mission ‘to help alleviate poverty through enterprise’. They provide loans to viable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands and neighbouring areas who are unable to raise finance from mainstream banks, helping create and preserve jobs.

All Saints Church Lands Charity manages All Saints House, an almshouse in Central Bristol with a rich history in the local community. The almshouse provides comfortable accommodation for older individuals, enabling them to enjoy a high standard of independent living within a secure, friendly environment.

Jessie May is an award-winning Charity with a national reputation for providing outstanding nursing care and emotional support to children with life-limiting conditions, delivered in the place they and their families value most, their own homes. They also support parents, siblings, and wider family members.

Eastside Community Trust was formed in 2020 through the merger of three successful and respected local charities: Easton Community Centre, Felix Road Adventure Playground, and Up Our Street. These organisations, which had always worked closely together, shared a common goal of building a stronger community.

The ISRV was established in 2005 to assist in the global prevention, detection, treatment and control of influenza and other respiratory viral diseases. The organisation is now among the largest international scientific communities of respiratory virus scientists and clinicians, with over 1,300 members representing approximately 68 countries.

Moon Executive Search is delighted to have been retained by our client, a leading and innovative global manufacturing business, to identify a Head of Strategy to focus on international expansion and adjacent market opportunities. 

For over six centuries, Bristol Charities has been a cornerstone of the community, providing support through quality almshouse accommodation, targeted grants, community infrastructure, and charitable workspace. With assets and expertise in property, housing, grants, and investment, they are uniquely placed to respond to Bristol’s pressing challenges, including poverty, housing need, educational inequality, and community resilience.

Selwood Housing provides local, affordable homes in the South West. They develop, manage, and maintain over 7,000 quality, affordable homes for rent and shared ownership, and aim to build an additional 1,700 new homes by 2034 to help address the housing crisis. As a Charity, Selwood reinvests all surpluses back into new homes, existing properties, and community support services, benefiting local people and those in housing need. They are seeking a Non-Executive Director (NED) to join their Board.

For over 30 years, Second Step has been putting mental health first, helping people and communities in the South West to build brighter futures. They work actively within the mental health, homelessness and complex needs sectors, supporting individuals with common mental health concerns and severe needs.

St Margaret’s Hospice Care is a community-funded Charity in Somerset, supporting adults of all ages who face a life-limiting illness or require end-of-life care. They have been an integral part of the Somerset community for over four decades, providing compassionate and specialised palliative care, free of charge, to patients and their families when it matters most.

Wiltshire and Swindon Sport (WASP), one of Sport England's 43 Active Partnerships, is looking for a dedicated Operations Director to help drive their mission of creating a more active nation. WASP is committed to transforming lives in Wiltshire and Swindon by making physical activity accessible to everyone.

Founded in 1824, the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) began as a social and intellectual hub for Bath's citizens. After a quiet period in the 20th century, the BRLSI was revitalised in the early 1990s. Today, it's a thriving organisation with nearly 900 members, hosting over 120 world-class lectures annually across diverse subjects. It also boasts what is likely the city's largest museum collection and a significant historic library.

Voluntary Action North Somerset (VANS) are champions of the local non-profit sector. They have supported the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector for over 25 years – helping create a connected, inclusive and thriving community for all.

Home-Start is a community network that supports families with young children going through challenging times. It’s well documented that a happy and secure childhood helps children to achieve their full potential. Home-Start UK is a national Charity, consisting of 180 independent organisations which support families within their community. Home-Start Bristol and South Gloucestershire (HSBSG) has been supporting local families for over 30 years. This community-rooted organisation aims to make a lasting impact on children’s development and improve family wellbeing.

Aardman is an employee-owned, independent and multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award-winning studio. Its work spans feature films, series, commercials, games and interactive entertainment. Aardman’s brands are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised, and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy, and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms, and live experiences around the world.

The West of England Sport Trust (Wesport) is a charity and the Active Partnership for the West of England, covering Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Their vision is to inspire active lives, creating the conditions wherever possible to help everyone move more. Their mission is to establish the conditions for long-term change, enabling more people to be physically active, inclusive for all.