CEO Vacancy £52,134.47 £54,773 pro rata, dependent on experience
Hours are open to negotiation, office based in Wakefield
Please note that it is a genuine occupational qualification that a female takes on this role, and the post is exempt under section 7 (2) (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 About Well Women Centre Well Women Centre is a women-only charity supporting women aged 16+ across the Wakefield district. For over 40 years, we have delivered trauma-informed counselling, one-to-one casework, group work and holistic support to women experiencing multiple disadvantages, including domestic abuse, mental ill health, substance use, poverty and social exclusion.
We are deeply rooted in feminist values, lived-experience leadership and strong community connections. Our work centres womens voices and recognises the structural inequalities that shape their lives.
The Role We are seeking a visible, dynamic and values-led CEO to lead Well Women Centre into its next chapter. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for shaping the strategic direction of the organisation, overseeing operations, and ensuring our long-term sustainability and impact.
The successful candidate will build and strengthen relationships with commissioners, funders and strategic partners; identify new opportunities for collaboration; and increase our ability to secure non-statutory and unrestricted funding. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees, senior staff and external stakeholders to maintain the organisational health, integrity and resilience of the charity.
About You You will be a strong and compassionate leader with:
A clear commitment to women-only, trauma-informed and feminist practice
Strategic vision and the ability to lead through challenge and change
Experience of organisational leadership, governance and financial management
A strong track record in partnership development and influencing
Alignment with values of social justice, inclusion and solidarity
Evidence of ability to secure contracts, commissioned work, grants and other avenues of funding to enable the Centre to continue to deliver its full service offer.
We welcome applicants with lived experience and those from under-represented backgrounds.
Why Join Us? This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a highly respected community charity, make a tangible difference to womens lives, and shape the future of an organisation that changes lives every day. Youwill be joining a dedicated team of staff, volunteers and trustees who are passionate, skilled and deeply committed to the women we serve.
WWC offer staff an employee pension scheme, health insurance, ongoing CPD, wellbeing sessions, generous annual leave allowance and funded training opportunities.
What our clients say about us:
Thank you for helping me through one of the most challenging times of my life. You listened to me, you didnt judge me, you supported me and advocated for me speaking with other services. You reminded me to keep speaking up when things werent right. You kept reassuring me to trust my own judgement. You helped me to see clearly at a very stressful time. And you referred me for counselling after a session where I came in and cried at you! I am so happy to say that my son and I are both doing well. There will always be challenges to navigate but he is safe and happy and Im feeling so much better to be able to cope with whatever comes next. Thank you for being there for us both. I will always be grateful for how you helped us.
What our partners say about us:
Well Women Centre are an outstanding organisation, they lead with compassion, care and professionalism. Well Women offer a vital and urgently needed resource, supporting women experiencing trauma, domestic abuse or other mental health and psychosocial challenges a safe, confidential and gender-specific space where they can speak freely without judgment or re-traumatisation. The service empowers women to begin healing and break cycles in order to move forward with their lives.
For more information on this role, including the Job Description and Person Specification please see our website https://wellwomenwakefield.org.uk/we-are-hiring-ceo/
How to Apply Pre-application discussion
If you would like to arrange a call with a trustee to discuss the role before applying, please email: governance wellwomenwakefield.org.uk
Application requirements
Submit your CV
Include a covering letter (maximum two pages) Email: governance wellwomenwakefield.org.uk
Key dates Closing date: Sunday, 18 January 2026 at 9:00am
Interviews: Week commencing 26 January 2026
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