Salary: £94,851 plus benefits
Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate.
The role
We are delighted to be recruiting for a visionary, mission-driven leader to join Mary's Meals International (MMI) as Executive Director. In this new role, you will be reporting to our Board of Trustees, through our Board Chair, and working in collaboration with our President & Founder of Mary's Meals.
As Executive Director, you will provide inspirational strategic and operational leadership of MMI, ensuring delivery of its key responsibilities within the global strategic plan.
Leading with humility, clarity and courage, you will champion faithful adherence to the vision, mission and values of Mary's Meals, as we strive to grow our global movement and reach the next child waiting for Mary's Meals.
Responsibilities
* Lead MMI in delivering its objectives across the three strategic pillars: Feed, Grow and Strengthen.
* Oversee the coordination and implementation of global strategy.
* Provide inspirational leadership to MMI and the MMI Executive Leadership Team.
* Strengthen organisational systems, governance and development.
* Foster strong collaboration across the global network.
* Work closely with the Board, President and Founder and MMI teams to support sustainable growth across Affiliate organisations.
About you
You are an inspiring, effective and authentic leader with significant experience at executive or CEO level, in a complex organisation, ideally with an international footprint. Experience in an international non‑profit, charity or social impact organisation would be advantageous, though not essential. A strong preference will be given to candidates with a deep understanding of our work gained through prior engagement with our mission.
You will also bring
* Proven ability to inspire and lead senior teams, while cultivating a strong organisational culture.
* Demonstrated success in developing and delivering strategy to drive growth, innovation and organisational strengthening.
* Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
* Proven experience of leading transformational change, while maintaining stability and mission focus.
* A deep personal commitment to the vision, mission and values of Mary's Meals.
About us
We are a global movement supported by people from all walks of life, united by one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. As an organisation shaped by Christian values, we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being, and commit to stewardship of the resources entrusted to us.
We welcome all who wish to play their part in this important work, and we are fully committed to a culture of safeguarding and high standards of conduct.
We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work‑life balance. We have an office in Glasgow for those who would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis. Some travel to Glasgow, other UK locations and to countries where Mary's Meals operates will be required.
Benefits
* 34 days annual leave (pro‑rated for part‑time working patterns) including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
* Flexible working
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Life assurance
* Pension
Additional Information
Salary advertised is for UK based candidates. Our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary's Meals operates. For information about salaries in other locations, please contact jobs.mmi@marysmeals.org.
Closing date
Monday 22nd June 2026
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mary's Meals is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. All applicants will be considered fairly and on merit, without discrimination of any kind.
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