Job purpose:
Nottinghamshire Women's Aid Ltd is seeking a dynamic, compassionate and strategic Head of Services (HOS) to lead our organisation into its next chapter.
With an excellent reputation and a positive track record of supporting and empowering vulnerable women, children and young people who have been affected by domestic abuse, we are looking for a HOS who will bring both vision and action to enhance our impact and ensure our sustainability.
As HOS with a workforce of 80 staff, you will be the driving force behind Nottinghamshire Women's Aid, demonstrating values-led leadership. You will manage and direct the team to successfully achieve our business aims and objectives to provide inclusive, non-judgemental services from a feminist perspective to women, children & young people affected by domestic abuse.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will shape and implement our strategic direction, lead a dedicated team of senior managers and ensure operational excellence across our services.
The full job description and person specification is included in the Application pack (see below).
Main Terms and Conditions of Employment:
(It is an Occupational Requirement that applications are open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010)
Salary: £47,557 per annum pro rata for part time.
Pension: A contribution of 3% of your salary will be paid into the company pension scheme in line with auto enrolment regulations.
Hours: 35 hrs per week (Monday to Friday). Plus attendance at some evening meetings. Overtime is not payable but time off in lieu will be given.
Location: The Farr Centre, Worksop
Responsible to: The Board of Trustees
Holidays: 27 days per year with an additional 12 bank holiday/concessionary days, plus five extra days after 5 years' service
Travel : Mileage rate is currently paid at 45p per mile for authorized travel.
To Apply : Application packs can be obtained via the following link:
Or by downloading a pack directly from the Indeed website.
Completed applications should be sent to
Or by post to:
Nottinghamshire Women's Aid Ltd,
The Farr Centre, Chapel Walk, Westgate, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 1LR.
Equal Opportunities:
Nottinghamshire Women's Aid Ltd is committed to the prevention of discrimination or harassment against any of its workers, support group or users of its services on the grounds of race, religion, sexuality, size, age or HIV status.
Closing date: Friday 17th October 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd November 2025
These posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part 1 and Section 7(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
Nottinghamshire Women's Aid Ltd values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £47,557.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
Language:
* English (preferred)
Work Location: In person