Chief Executive Officer

Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust

Perth and Kinross, Scotland, with hybrid working
£52,500 pa
Full Time • Permanent
Closing on Sun, 31st Aug 2025

Conservation & Wildlife


Role: Chief Executive Officer
Full time, hybrid working 35 hours hour week
Salary: £52,500 per annum
Defined benefits pension scheme

About Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT)

The Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) is a well-established, dynamic charity dedicated to conserving, enhancing, and promoting opportunities for enjoyment in the natural environment of Perth and Kinross. Our mission is to connect people to nature, inspire stewardship of our stunning countryside, and ensure its sustainability for future generations.

The Opportunity

With the retirement of the existing Director in late Autumn 2025, the Trustees are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will lead the organisation into its next chapter of growth, ensuring the Trust delivers its ambitious goals to improve and promote access to the countryside throughout Perth and Kinross, making it one of the most accessible and appealing destinations in Scotland. This exciting opportunity will suit a driven, self-motivated, innovative and inspiring leader to manage this small charity in the heart of Scotland.

For full details see the attached application pack.

As this is a regulated role under the Disclosure (Scotland) 2020 Act, appointment to the role is subject to PVG membership.

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About Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust

Founded in 1997, Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) is an independent charity that negotiates access to land, builds paths, helps care for Scotland’s most spectacular woodlands and trees, and works on conservation projects all to improve and promote access to the countryside for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. We work in partnership with other organisations and community groups to help make Perthshire one of the most accessible destinations in Scotland.

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