Overview
Director of Services, Together Women role at Guardian Jobs
Location: Office-based at one of our Women’s Centres in Bradford, Hull, Leeds, Sheffield or Wakefield, with regular travel to all Together Women locations across Yorkshire and Humberside. Hours: 37 hours, full-time. Salary: £55,156 per annum, pro-rata.
Closing date: 12pm, Friday 26th September 2025. Interview date: Monday 6th October 2025.
Note: this role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.
About Us
Together Women is an award-winning charity that supports women and girls across Yorkshire and Humberside, with focus on those involved in or at risk of entering the criminal justice system. We provide trauma-informed, holistic support across pathways including housing, domestic abuse, debt, and unemployment, from women’s centres. We aim to help women feel safe, valued and in control of their life choices.
We strive to ev identify systemic change and uphold robust governance and ethical standards.
Role Summary
The Director of Development is a senior leadership role focused on growth, sustainability and funding. You will:
* Identify new funding opportunities and submit high-quality funding applications in collaboration with the CEO and Finance Manager.
* Provide line management to the WRNA Manager and leadership across the organisation.
* Develop and deliver an extensive training programme, incorporating feedback from staff and working with training providers.
* Uphold and enhance policies, governance and procedures to ensure compliance and fit-for-purpose practices.
Key Accountabilities
* Provide strategic leadership to identify development opportunities and chart a growth roadmap.
* Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and development.
* Maintain high standards of quality assurance across the organisation.
* Collaborate with the CEO and Finance Manager on funding applications and financial planning.
* Apply professional expertise to ensure sound governance and professional standards.
Specific responsibilities
* Identify and pursue development opportunities aligned with Together Women’s mission.
* Lead the organisational training plan to equip the team with essential skills.
* Establish robust quality assurance systems to meet industry standards.
* Draft funding applications with the CEO and Finance Manager to secure funding.
* Shape Together Women’s future, fostering growth and positive change.
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to identify development opportunities and craft strategic growth plans.
* Bid writing, securing funding, and financial planning experience.
* Strong leadership promoting continuous learning and development.
* Experience building teams, driving change and fostering an inclusive, compassionate culture.
* Excellent organisational skills, time management and prioritisation.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
* Commitment to outcomes for service users with a track record of performance and quality improvement.
* Understanding of financial management and balancing quality, performance and finances.
* Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion across work.
Desirable
* Knowledge of barriers facing women in the criminal justice system.
* Safeguarding best practices knowledge.
Other Requirements
* Competence with standard office IT; able to travel regionally; available to work some evenings.
* Commitment to anti-racism, social justice, feminism and abolition; rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination in the CJS.
What We Can Offer
Employee Benefits
* 25 days holiday (increasing to 30) plus public holidays
* Pension with 5% employer contribution
* Sick Leave and annual cost-of-living increase (up to 4%)
* Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing platform, eye-care scheme
* Enhanced training and induction; organisation-wide away days
* Career development pathways
For further information or an informal chat, contact Rokaiya Khan (CEO) at rokaiyak@togetherwomen.org or 07767 843139.
Equality and Diversity We actively encourage applications from women from diverse backgrounds. We are particularly interested in Black, Asian and minority ethnic women and women with experience of the criminal justice system.
To apply, please email with a CV and a detailed Cover Letter showing how you meet the essential criteria. Include STAR-format examples where possible. Applications require a CV and detailed cover letter. Also complete our Equality and Diversity monitoring form.
Closing date: 12pm, Friday 26th September 2025. Interview date: Monday 6th October 2025.
Notes This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. An enhanced DBS disclosure may be required. This position is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement.
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