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Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader who is passionate about delivering lasting impact for people with disabilities and other marginalised communities. As our new Director of Programme Impact, you will shape the strategic direction and development of our programme portfolio, ensuring our partner-led work continues to grow in reach, quality, effectiveness, and impact.
You will bring strong programme leadership, people management expertise, and a commitment to partnership-based approaches that support locally led development. As a member of CBM UK’s Leadership Team (LT), you will contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation while leading and motivating a committed Programmes Team. You will play a key role in strengthening CBM UK’s contribution to the CBM Global federation, working closely with country teams, technical specialists, and partners to maximise our collective impact.
An experienced leader, you will provide strategic oversight across a diverse portfolio of programmes, partnerships, and funding opportunities. Overseeing an annual budget of around £4million, you will have a strong track record of delivering impactful programme strategies, building and developing high-performing teams, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an established senior leader who is ready to take the next step into their first Director-level position, as well as those with existing director-level experience.
Forward-thinking and adaptable, you will be excited by the opportunities and challenges facing the international development sector. You will play an instrumental role in exploring the changing role of UK INGOs within the localisation agenda and will work closely with the CEO and Leadership Team to develop new approaches and business models that respond to an evolving global context. You will also bring experience of securing and growing institutional and strategic funding opportunities, alongside the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and compellingly to a wide range of audiences.
Above all, you will share our commitment to inclusion, equity, and disability rights and be motivated by the opportunity to help create a world in which all people can enjoy their rights and fulfil their potential. You will be inspired by the chance to shape both organisational strategy and sector-wide conversations, ensuring that people with disabilities remain at the heart of international development and humanitarian action.
Key Responsibilities
Programmes Leadership & Management (70%)
1. Lead the strategic and financial development and oversight of CBM UK’s international programme portfolio, ensuring the organisation delivers its programme strategy with maximum impact and effectiveness in alignment with CBM Global’s strategy. Support and line manage the team to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans to ensure excellence in programme funding, development and delivery.
2. Drive quality and effectiveness within CBM UK projects and across CBM Global by
a) ensuring effective coordination of tasks, forward planning of key activities and events, and providing space for collaboration, problem-solving, escalation and innovation across the portfolio.
b) identifying and improving policies and procedures that ensure proportional programmatic oversight and support complex institutional funding management.
c) supporting Programmes staff to work with country teams to pursue a localised approach to programming, drawing on the CBM Global localisation roadmap.
3. Work with Programme Funding colleagues to lead and oversee the development of strategic partnerships and packaging of programme approaches that secure institutional funding for CBM UK’s programmes, including by strengthening intelligence on donor trends and funder priorities, developing immediate responses to new opportunities as they arise in line with CBM UK’s mission.
4. Work closely with CBM UK finance, fundraising, communication teams and other CBM Global Members in creating and responding to opportunities for funding, driving growth, and promoting effective use of CBM UK’s voluntary income to leverage match funding.
5. Together with the Board and LT, actively manage programme risks based on CBMUK’s overall risk management framework.
6. Demonstrate leadership in maintaining an environment free from harm for project participants, CBM UK and partner staff by overseeing the management of safeguarding concerns arising in CBM UK supported projects, including reporting to the Board and Charity Commission where appropriate.
7. Promote within the Programmes Department a culture of learning, reflection and continuous improvement which only results in an improved programmatic approach but also informs and supports our advocacy, advisory, and evidence and learning work.
8. Liaise closely with CBM UK colleagues to ensure coordination and effective integration of programme activities into opportunities for fundraising, including contributing to the innovation in business models to diversify CBM UK’s funding base, including exploring sustainable funding approaches to enhance programme delivery and reduce dependency on the charitable model (in conjunction with the CEO and Director of Fundraising, Impact and Communications).
Organisational leadership (20%)
1. Contribute to the overall leadership and strategic direction of CBM UK through the Leadership Team, and in collaboration with the CEO, including contributing to Board meetings.
2. As part of the Leadership Team, take shared leadership responsibility for the wider CBM UK team of staff and volunteers, supporting effective collaboration and organisational cohesion, and taking on cross-functional responsibilities where appropriate.
3. Encourage and promote a culture of ambition, learning and excellence across the CBM UK team.
4. Be responsible for producing and initiating regular reports, briefing papers and other relevant programmes information for the CEO and Board Programmes Committee as appropriate.
5. Lead on supporting the Board Programmes Committee, working closely with the Committee Chair to ensure members are provided with the information necessary to permit strategic oversight and robust risk management.
6. Lead UK’s engagement with CBM Global's programmatic leadership, in particular Directors of Programmes in other CBM Member Teams (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland), CBM Global Secretariat, and Technical Directors, working towards greater alignment, escalation of issues, and collaboration to advance CBM UK’s approach to localisation.
Representation and advocacy (10%)
1. Represent the organisation at the highest levels, including deputising for the CEO where required. Act as a key spokesperson for CBM UK with a range of external audiences, including institutional and statutory donors and strategic partners, media, policy and decision makers and other international and national non-government organisations. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key geographic stakeholders, including diplomatic representatives, ensuring effective engagement and alignment with CBM UK’s programme priorities.
2. In alignment with Advocacy and with Advisory colleagues, contribute to best practice in the UK disability and development sector by forging good relationships with UK-based and international NGO and disability sector networks to advocate for the adoption of inclusive development policies and practices, and champion innovative inclusive programmatic approaches.
For full details please download the Recruitment Pack.
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Job Title: Building Compliance Advisor (Maternity Cover)
Location: London-based. Site visits / Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £44,643 per annum (Inclusive of £3000 London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term (12-14 Months Maternity Cover)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm
Join Refuge and help keep our homes, workplaces and services safe and compliant.
Please note, This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies.p
Refuge is the UK's largest specialist provider of services for survivors of domestic abuse and gender-based violence. We are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive Building Compliance Adviser to join our Property Services Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a property professional with experience of building safety, statutory compliance and property management to play a key role in ensuring our diverse property portfolio remains safe, secure and compliant.
Working closely with operational teams, senior leaders, contractors, regulators and external partners, you will act as Refuge's in-house compliance expert, providing technical advice and ensuring the organisation remains informed and compliant with changing legislation, regulations and industry standards.
About the role
As Building Compliance Adviser, you will lead on building safety and property compliance across Refuge's portfolio. You will monitor statutory and regulatory requirements, maintain compliance data and certifications, update policies, deliver training and provide expert advice to colleagues across the organisation.
You will also support the management of property agreements, oversee compliance reporting and returns, liaise with insurers and regulators, and help ensure robust governance arrangements are in place.
The role combines technical expertise, stakeholder engagement and practical problem-solving, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants to make a meaningful difference.
Key responsibilities
Building Safety and Property Compliance
- Act as Refuge's corporate lead for building safety, fire risk assessment (FRA) compliance and wider property compliance matters.
- Monitor legislative, regulatory and industry developments and advise the organisation on emerging requirements.
- Update and develop property policies to ensure ongoing compliance and best practice.
- Deliver training and guidance to colleagues on building safety and compliance requirements.
- Support services to develop effective local compliance arrangements.
- Undertake property inspections and produce reports, recommendations and action plans.
- Maintain oversight of compliance certifications, records and documentation.
- Monitor compliance performance and provide assurance through reporting and quality checks.
- Provide technical advice and support on property-related issues across the organisation.
Property Management
- Maintain and develop Refuge's property database.
- Ensure property agreements are centrally stored and effectively managed.
- Monitor key contractual dates and obligations and support proactive compliance with lease and agreement requirements.
Supply Chain and Contractor Management
- Support or lead the procurement of consultants and contractors.
- Develop briefs, specifications and project requirements.
- Agree costs, programmes and contract terms.
- Monitor contractor performance and maintain effective supplier relationships.
- Support service teams with property-related projects and deliveries.
Reporting and Governance
- Prepare reports for senior leaders, boards and other stakeholders.
- Complete property compliance and regulatory returns, including the annual NROSH return.
- Act as a key contact for insurers, providing property and compliance information as required.
- Collect, analyse and present compliance data to demonstrate statutory and regulatory compliance.
Customer Service and Teamwork
- Provide a responsive and professional property support service to colleagues.
- Build positive working relationships across the organisation.
- Provide team cover where required and participate in out-of-hours emergency response arrangements.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience of building safety, compliance, property management or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory property compliance requirements.
- Experience interpreting legislation and translating requirements into policies, procedures or operational practice.
- Experience managing compliance data, certifications and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload independently.
- Experience working with contractors, consultants and external stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- The ability to travel across London and surrounding areas as required.
Why work for Refuge?
At Refuge, every role contributes to supporting women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. In return, we offer a rewarding and supportive environment where you can develop your career while making a genuine difference to people's lives.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equality and supports the wellbeing and professional development of our colleagues.
Additional Information
Closing Date: 09:00am 27 July 2026
Interview Date: 5 - 6 August 2026
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.