Chief Executive Officer

Recruit 3; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

TOIL

Flexible working

Contributory pension

25 days holidays

Job summary

Swansea Women’s Aid in Swansea is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership for our specialist women-only charity. You will work closely with a Board of Trustees to set direction, ensure strong governance, safeguarding, financial sustainability and compliance, and advocate on behalf of women and children affected by abuse.

Lead opportunities for service development, partnerships and fundraising to secure long-term sustainability and growth, while

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, strategic and compassionate leadership.
• Work with Trustees to shape and deliver the charity’s future direction.
• Ensure strong governance, safeguarding, financial sustainability and compliance.
• Represent Swansea Women’s Aid as a credible and influential voice for women and children affected by abuse.
• Identify opportunities for service development, partnership working, fundraising and long-term sustainability.

Job description

Location: Swansea

Salary: £45,000 - £51,250 pa (depending on experience)

Benefits: On-call allowance, TOIL, Flexible working, Contributory pension, 25 days holidays

Hours: 35hours per week – can be hybrid

Contract: Permanent

Start date – TBC but anticipated 1/3/27 Closing date: 23rd October 2026

Swansea Women’s Aid is seeking an inspiring, courageous and values-led Chief Executive Officer to lead our specialist women-only charity following the retirement of our current Chief Executive Lynne Sanders MBE after more than 40 years of outstanding service.

About Swansea Women’s Aid

Swansea Women’s Aid is a specialist women-only charity supporting women, with or without children, who are affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Our work includes refuge and safe accommodation, specialist support and advocacy, outreach, drop-in and group work, services for children and young people, prevention and early intervention, and specialist support for women experiencing sexual exploitation and multiple disadvantage.

About the role

Working closely with a well-established Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the charity.

You will:

• Provide clear, strategic and compassionate leadership.
• Work with Trustees to shape and deliver the charity’s future direction.
• Ensure strong governance, safeguarding, financial sustainability and compliance.
• Represent Swansea Women’s Aid as a credible and influential voice for women and children affected by abuse.
• Identify opportunities for service development, partnership working, fundraising and long-term sustainability.