Charity CEO

The Women's Association for Networking and Development (WAND) is transitioning from a 20 year history as a founder led organisation to a more sustainable long-term model under its first CEO appointment. WAND supports women and girls from marginalised, isolated and vulnerable communities.

The Board of Trustees are seeking an experienced Chief Executive or Senior Leader to drive operational efficiency, compliance, and strategic growth, ensuring that WAND continues to make a lasting impact. As Chief Executive, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing the charity’s day-to-day operations, ensuring financial sustainability, governance, compliance, and organisational effectiveness. You will work closely with a highly motivated and engaged Board of Trustees to implement strategic initiatives, optimise processes, and lead a high-performing team of volunteers and staff.

The Chief Executive will be accountable to the Board of Trustees for overall performance in line with the agreed strategy, and keeping trustees informed and consulted about key operational matters, risks and opportunities.

Candidate Requirements:

• At least 7 years of leadership / operational management experience in non-profit or other organisations
• Strong understanding of UK charity governance, safeguarding, compliance, and risk management to ensure compliant and sustainable operations
• Safeguarding Level 3 (it will be a condition of employment that Level 3 is completed before commencing employment)
• Experience overseeing finance, accounting, budgeting, fundraising and grant management
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop organisational culture
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building experience
• Committed to centering women’s needs and voices across all areas of work
• Well-versed in ensuring programmes and services run efficiently with high quality delivery
• An empathetic and supportive approach to managing
• Experienced in monitoring and evaluating needs, and driving organisational strategy

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. WAND is committed to safeguarding adults and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

To apply for this role please email via the button below with a copy of your CV and request a recruitment pack.

The timings for this role are: applications deadline Midnight Monday 21st April 2025.

1st round interviews will be held remotely on either 30th April or 1st May, with successful candidates invited to final in-person panel interview on either 14th or 15th May.