Compass Associates | Director of Programmes | Sexual Abuse Charity

Director of Programmes – Sexual Abuse Charity | BACAP Accredited

Sexual Abuse Charity for Females and Children

Full Time Opportunity: | 3 – 4 Days Working in the Office

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 (DOE)

Location: East Croydon

*Please note that this role is only open to female applicants due to the specific nature of the charity\’s work, which is considered a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010*

Do you have a strong passion for supporting survivors of sexual abuse?

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of women and young children?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career within the charity sector?

If so, I\’d love to speak with you. Give me a call at 02394214486.

Overview

Compass Associates is excited to partner with a dedicated charity supporting women and girls who have been victims of sexual abuse to recruit a Director of Programmes. This newly created role within the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team will be instrumental in shaping and expanding the impact of their programmes, ensuring positive outcomes for those in care.

You will collaborate closely with the charity\’s senior leadership team, including the newly appointed CEO, to ensure the development, delivery, and ongoing maintenance of the charity’s programmes. This will involve prioritising safeguarding for all, in accordance with the ethical frameworks set out by the NHS and BACP.

The charity\’s programmes are available across several South London boroughs, including Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, and Wandsworth through satellite locations and their main site based in Croydon. These programmes include;

• Support Line – telephone and webchat support for survivors aged 16 and over.
• Counselling 1-on-1 and Group and play therapy for women and girls aged 4 and up.
• Outreach support for women facing additional marginalisation and barriers to accessing services.
• Advocacy for women and girls aged 12 + who have or thinking about reporting to the police
• Training for practitioners and organisations
• Consultation and response to media a press enquires

As the Director of Programmes, we are seeking an individual with extensive experience in senior programme management and leadership. However, we are also open to considering candidates eager to take the next step in their career.

Given the nature of the charity\’s work, it is essential that you are genuinely passionate about its cause and committed to investing your time, effort, and expertise in supporting its service users.

Please note that only female candidates will be considered for this vacancy due to the nature of the organisation’s work. This is considered a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Requirements

• Experience in Senior Leadership and Management within a nonprofit, educational, or public service setting.
• Leading a multi-disciplinary management team and overseeing services.
• Knowledge of therapeutic services and counselling
• BACP accreditation
• Proven leadership experience with cross-functional teams or multi-organisational partnerships.

Salary and Benefits

• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
• Paid time of between Christmas and new year
• NEST pension scheme, 3 employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Plan

Location

Based in Croydon, this service provides excellent connectivity across London and the surrounding areas. However, due to the specific nature of the service, the exact location will only be disclosed to candidates who are successful in the interview process.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career? Contact Luke Shaw at 02394214486 or email lshaw@compassltd.co.uk for a confidential discussion.

Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful recommendation.