Chief Executive Officer

Woman's Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to guide their strategic growth and enhance their advocacy efforts for women's mental health. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in leadership, have financial insight, and foster inclusive values. This role is pivotal in ensuring transformative support for survivors of domestic abuse and is aimed at experienced women leaders. The position includes opportunities for significant influence and engagement in policy discussions, emphasizing a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading charitable or non-profit organizations.
• Strong commitment to feminist, inclusive, and survivor-centered values.
• Ability to influence policy and advocate for mental health.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational development of the organization.
• Grow sustainable income and strengthen partnerships.
• Champion the organization's voice across various platforms.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Public advocacy

Financial insight

Job description

Woman’s Trust is a leading, specialist mental health charity supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse. As we approach our 30th anniversary in 2026, we stand at a powerful moment of growth and transformation. Each year, our trauma‑informed, women‑led services provide life‑changing counselling, therapeutic support and advocacy to women and children across London. Our ambition is to scale this work to reach many more nationally. With a dedicated team of 45 staff, a strong financial foundation and annual income of £1.3m and a deeply committed Board of Trustees, we are poised to shape an ambitious new strategy for the years ahead.

We are now seeking an inspirationalChief Executive Officer to lead Woman’s Trust into this next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to guide a respected organisation whose work is not only transformative but often life‑saving. The CEO will steer our strategic and operational development, strengthen and expand partnerships, grow sustainable income and champion our voice across policy, public campaigns and mental health advocacy. Alongside a dedicated and collaborative team and Board, you will play a vital role in delivering and developing innovative services—supporting women and children, survivors navigating the justice system, and peer‑led support groups—ensuring we remain responsive to the needs and experiences of those we serve.

We are seeking an inspirational and experienced people leader who combines strategic thinking with the ambition needed to position Woman’s Trust for growth. Confident in representing your organisation at a policy and advocacy level, you will act as a powerful ambassador for survivors’ mental health, influencing systems, shaping debate and strengthening our public voice. With strong financial and governance insight and the ability to build trusted, values‑driven relationships across sectors, you will model a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. Above all, you will uphold our feminist, inclusive and survivor‑centred values, nurturing an empowering and equitable culture for our staff, volunteers, partners and—most importantly—the women and children we serve.

To read more about the opportunity and how to apply, including how to have an exploratory informal and confidential conversation with our recruitment partner Ami Jenick at People Beyond Profit, please download the full appointment brief.

If you have the passion, clarity and commitment to champion the mental health and wellbeing of women and children survivors—and the leadership to guide Woman’s Trust into a bold new era—we would be delighted to hear from you.

Closing Date: 21 December 2025

People Beyond Profit Screening Conversations: 22 December – 6 January 2026

Woman’s Trust Panel Interviews:

• First Stage (online): 14 January 2026
• Second Stage (in‑person): 21 January 2026

Please note: This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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