Chief Executive Officer

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Chief Executive Officer

28 hours a week

Full time salary £48,587 to £51,627 (Actual pro rata salary £36,769 to £39,069)

Are you an inspirational strategic leader who is passionate about supporting and empowering women to achieve a better quality of life through prevention, intervention, recovery and empowerment? This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the most established Women Centres in our 41st year of supporting women and their children across Calderdale, Kirklees and Bradford.

In the role you will:

• Provide strategic leadership, build effective partnerships and grow sustainable income.

• Implement Women Centre’s vision and strategy in partnership with the Board of

Trustees and senior management team.

• Lead and manage the charity, acting as ambassador and spokesperson.

• Grow opportunities and strengthen reputation as a leading voice for women and girls.

• Keep women and girls’ voices central to all work and decisions.

• Build and lead the senior management team for impactful, safe and effective

service delivery.

The postholder will be based in our Halifax Office, but will be expected to work across Calderdale, Kirklees and Bradford.

For more information about Women Centre and to download an application pack with full details about the role please visit Vacancies | Women Centre Calderdale and Kirklees

Closing date for applications Mon 9 Feb 2026 9am

Shortlisting: Wed 11 Feb 2026 and interview notification to candidates: Thu 12 Feb 2026.

Interviews: Wed 18 and Thu 19 Feb 2026 – this is a 2-day interview process at our Huddersfield Office.

This post is open to women only – Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 applies

Company number:  Charity number: 1118366