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We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director to help lead a multi-award-winning charity into its next phase of growth and impact. The charity supports people serving prison sentences through creative music and peer-led employment programmes. Working closely with the existing Director and Board of Trustees, you will help shape and deliver the organisation's strategic vision while ensuring the successful delivery of programmes across multiple prison sites.
Job Responsibility
Leading strategic planning and organisational growth
Developing and delivering fundraising and income generation strategies
Securing grants, contracts and partnership opportunities
Overseeing financial planning, budgeting and reporting
Managing contracts and relationships with prison and sector partners
Leading and supporting a dispersed team
Acting as an ambassador for the organisation with funders and stakeholders
Requirements
Significant leadership experience within the charity, criminal justice or wider social impact sector
Experience as a senior leader, Director, CEO or member of a leadership team
A strong track record in fundraising, income generation and partnership development
Experience securing and managing contracts, organisational operations and financial oversight
Strong strategic, operational, and financial management skills
Experience leading and supporting dispersed teams in complex environments
A strong understanding of prisons, rehabilitation and the barriers faced by people within the criminal justice system or related sectors (homelessness, substance use, rehabilitation)
Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinking combined with a practical, hands-on approach
A genuine commitment to social justice and belief in the transformative power of creativity, music and peer-led support