CEO

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd on behalf of a Suffolk charity is seeking an inspirational Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next chapter. The role is permanent, part-time, based in Ipswich, and requires strategic leadership to support women, young people and children affected by domestic abuse.

You will report to the Board of Trustees, overseeing governance, financial performance, safeguarding and high-quality service delivery, while driving fundraising, partnerships and

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership or CEO-level experience, ideally in the charity or public sector.
• Strong understanding of domestic abuse, safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead the charity's strategy and business plan with the Board of Trustees.
• Oversee budgets, funding, reserves and risk management.
• Ensure governance, safeguarding, GDPR and Health & Safety compliance.
• Lead the management team, staff and volunteers.
• Develop relationships with funders, commissioners and partner organisations.
• Drive fundraising and income development through grants and partnerships.
• Represent the organisation publicly and advocate for survivors.
• Ensure services remain inclusive, trauma-informed.

Skills

Senior leadership

CEO-level experience

Job description

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Spider is advertising on behalf of charity that supports women, young people and children who are experiencing domestic abuse, who are seeking an inspirational and strategic leader to guide the charity through its next chapter. This is a permanent, part-time role based in Ipswich, Suffolk.

Salary: £55,000 per annum, pro rata

Benefits: 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) plus pension

Hours: 28 hours per week, with flexible working depending on the needs of the organisation

About the role:

As CEO, reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic leadership, direction and management, ensuring the organisation achieves its mission to support women and families affected by domestic abuse.

You will be accountable for the charity's overall performance, financial sustainability and impact, maintaining the highest standards of governance, safeguarding and service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the charity's strategy and business plan alongside the Board of Trustees
• Overseeing financial performance, budgets, funding, reserves and risk management
• Ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, GDPR and Health & Safety
• Leading and empowering the Management Team, staff and volunteers
• Developing relationships with funders, commissioners, statutory bodies and partner organisations
• Driving fundraising and income generation through grants, contracts, corporate partnerships and community fundraising
• Representing the organisation's publicly, advocating for survivors and influencing policy
• Ensuring services remain inclusive, empowering and trauma-informed

Please note:

Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

About you:

You will have proven senior leadership or CEO-level experience, ideally within the charity or public sector, alongside a strong understanding of domestic abuse, safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches.

You'll bring demonstrable experience in strategic planning, financial management, organisational development, fundraising and income generation, with excellent communication, advocacy and partnership-building skills.

Experience supporting vulnerable people, influencing policy or working within government frameworks, and knowledge of relevant domestic abuse, housing and support legislation would be advantageous.

About Them:

Based in Suffolk, the organisationhas supported victims and survivors of domestic abuse for 50 years. Its specialist team supports around 1,000 women, young people and children each year.

With an annual turnover of approximately £700,000, funded through grants, statutory funding, individual giving and corporate partnerships, They provide preventative and therapeutic services within a safe and supportive environment. They welcome diversity in the workplace.

Spider is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates. Please advise us of any reasonable adjustments required during recruitment.