Director - St Wilfrid\'s Centre in Sheffield

The Director will provide visible, values-led leadership during a period of renewal and change. They will:

• Lead the development and implementation of a clear, evidence-led vision for the Centre’s future service model.
• Uphold the Centre’s Catholic identity and ethos of welcome, dignity and hope while ensuring full inclusion for people of all faiths and none.
• Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed services for adults experiencing poor mental health, homelessness, isolation, disability and other vulnerabilities.
• Strengthen governance, safeguarding, partnerships, financial sustainability and organisational culture.
• Represent the Centre with credibility across the city and Diocese, building trust and collaborative relationships.

Key responsibilities

A. Strategic leadership and vision

• Lead the development and delivery of a renewed service model informed by community needs and Catholic social teaching.
• Translate strategy into clear operational plans, measurable outcomes and meaningful impact reporting.
• Provide regular strategic advice and reports to Trustees and Caritas Hallam.
• Support the Centre’s evolution towards an integrated community hub / community-inclusion model that balances crisis support and long-term development.

B. Service delivery and quality

• Oversee all services, ensuring they remain trauma-informed, person-centred and inclusive.
• Ensure accessibility and responsiveness for people at risk of poor mental health, homelessness, social exclusion, disability and severe disadvantage.
• Lead development of new programmes (e.g. ESOL, skills, wellbeing, community learning) in partnership with local organisations and funders.
• Embed systems for impact measurement, evaluation and learning.

C. Leadership, management and organisational culture

• Provide compassionate and accountable leadership to staff and volunteers.
• Implement an effective staffing structure with clear roles, responsibilities and spans of control.
• Ensure high-quality supervision, appraisal, performance management and professional development.
• Foster an organisational culture of welcome, dignity, inclusion and whole-centre collaboration.

D. Governance, safeguarding and compliance

• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead or ensure appropriate arrangements with trained deputies.
• Ensure robust systems for safeguarding, risk management, health & safety and regulatory compliance.
• Provide Trustees with accurate, timely information on performance, risk, safeguarding and finance.
• Support effective governance structures in collaboration with the Diocese and Caritas Hallam.

E. Finance, fundraising and resources

• Work with finance colleagues to manage budgets, ensuring sustainability and accountability.
• Lead the development of a financial sustainability plan, including diversified income generation.
• Work with Caritas Hallam colleagues to support fundraising, communications and engagement.
• Oversee effective use of buildings and assets, including estates planning.

F. Partnerships and external relations

• Build strong relationships with Sheffield City Council, health partners, universities and VCSEF organisations.
• Represent the Centre in strategic forums across Sheffield and the Diocese.
• Promote the Centre’s work through advocacy, media, communications and partnership-building.

G. Catholic ethos and values

• There is no requirement to be Catholic; however, the Director must be committed to upholding the Centre’s Catholic identity and social mission, ensuring Gospel values of justice, compassion and human dignity shape the work.
• Ensure the Centre remains fully welcoming to people of all faiths and none.
• Work with parishes, clergy and diocesan partners to develop volunteering, outreach and support.

Location: Sheffield

Competitive salary subject to experience

Type of Contract: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours

Closing Date: 04-01-2026

How to Apply: Please download the application pack from www.stwilfridscentre.org or contact St Wilfrid’s Centre 0114 2555 720. Closing date: Midnight 04-01-2026. Interviews: Week of 12-01-26. Caritas Hallam and St Wilfrid’s Centre are committed to safeguarding and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. An enhanced DBS check is required.