At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead community development and shape the future of Ebbsfleet Garden City.
- Company: Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust, a pioneering charitable organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension contribution, hybrid working, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to creating beautiful spaces for all.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on a vibrant community and its future.
- Qualifications: Experience in community development or charitable leadership is essential.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are an independent charitable Trust, set up to ensure Ebbsfleet Garden City is looked after in a sustainable way, to meet the needs of the communities in and around the garden city.
Organisation: Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust
Location: Ebbsfleet, DA10 1EE
Salary: £75,000 per annum
Closing Date: 5pm, 18 September 2026
About us: Ebbsfleet is the first garden city to be built in the UK in 100 years, and the board of trustees are delighted to have the opportunity to help shape how the Trust will manage the many beautiful and creative spaces (buildings and open areas), for the use of the communities in and around Ebbsfleet. Initially established as a limited company in 2019 by EDC, it was decided that a charitable Trust was the most suitable way to ensure the needs of the community would be met, with all income to the Trust put back into the communities. Ebbsfleet Garden City is turning into a thriving place to live for people of all generations, for work, rest and play. EDC have worked tirelessly to ensure that the community needs are understood and met as they develop the area. EGCT has taken on this mantel and look forward to continuing the vision of providing beautiful green landscapes, with attractive yet functional buildings. For any area to thrive it also needs to provide local jobs and transport, whilst ensuring the educational, creative and health & leisure needs are met. An exciting arts and cultural scene will have Ebbsfleet identified as a desirable place to live.
About the Role: Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust is seeking an exceptional and entrepreneurial leader to become its first Chief Executive. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a growing and ambitious Trust as the legacy of one of the UK’s largest new housing developments, working with a committed voluntary Board of Trustees, a developing staff team, and the local community. This is a defining leadership role for someone with strong experience in community development, charitable leadership or social enterprise, and who is motivated by purpose, partnership and long‑term impact. The Chief Executive will lead strategic delivery, steward a diverse portfolio of community assets, and help shape the future of one of the UK’s largest new communities. With responsibilities spanning business planning, community engagement, asset development, and financial sustainability, it’s an entrepreneurial role with real scope to influence place and people.
Location: Hybrid, 60% of working time office based
Contract: Two year fixed term
Salary: £75,000 per annum with 4% pension contribution
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week.
Holiday: 24 days plus bank holidays
Chief Executive employer: Locality
Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a sustainable and vibrant community in Ebbsfleet. With a strong focus on employee growth, the Trust offers a collaborative work culture that values innovation and community engagement, providing unique opportunities to shape the future of one of the UK's largest new housing developments. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a commitment to reinvesting all income back into the community, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
