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Programme Director – A Safer Future

London, Greater London (Hybrid)
Circa £80,000 per annum
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

The Henry Smith Charity is one of the UK's largest independent grant makers, with a mission to tackle social and economic exclusion and help individuals and families facing adversity to thrive. As one of the oldest endowments in the UK, we distribute around £40 million annually to organisations that work to create positive, long-term change. 

 

Ahead of launching our new strategy in 2025, we are looking to address the UK’s most complex social issues, including tackling disparities in equity, safety and justice across areas such as employment and opportunities, education and early years, migration and asylum and domestic abuse. 

 

We are now looking to recruit three new Programme Directors with specialisms in these themes to drive forward an approach that maximises impact, influence and systems change.  

 

The Henry Smith Charity 
Programme Director – A Safer Future 
London/Hybrid 
Circa £80,000 per annum 

 

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Programme Director to lead our Safer Futures team, overseeing a critical funding priority that focuses on improving outcomes for:

 

1. People leaving prison
2. People exiting the asylum and migration system
3. People who have experienced domestic and sexual abuse 

 

You will play a key role in driving forward our ambitious 2025 strategy, working collaboratively with grantees, partners, and other funders to ensure that our grant-making has the greatest possible impact.

 

As Programme Director, you will lead a dedicated team and manage an annual budget of approximately £10 million. You will take an externally focused, relational approach, building partnerships and working closely with stakeholders across the sector, including policy makers, researchers, and delivery organisations. You will ensure that our grants are impactful, fair, and aligned with the strategic goals of The Henry Smith Charity. 

 

We are looking for a candidate who has: 

  • Significant experience of working in at least one of the following areas:
    •  Prisons and criminal justice
    •  The asylum and migration system
    •  Sexual and domestic abuse sector
  • A strong understanding of effective interventions and the current policy landscape in this field 
  • Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and complex projects 
  • A track record of fostering partnerships and driving collaboration with external stakeholders 
  • An entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for driving positive, sustainable change 

 

If you are passionate about improving outcomes those seeking a safer future and have the leadership experience to take forward a vital area of work, we encourage you to apply. 

 

Henry Smith Charity welcomes applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experience including people with disabilities, those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and individuals from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. 


At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and we are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.    

 

For further information, please visit our dedicated recruitment website by clicking 'Apply via Website'

 

Recruitment Timetable  
Deadline for applications:  Wednesday 20th November 2024  
Interviews with Prospectus: 28th November – 9th December 2024   
Interviews and engagement meetings with Henry Smith Charity: 11/12/13th December 2024 

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Prospectus View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 22 October 2024
Closing date: 20 November 2024 at 23:30
Job ref: 189835
Tags: Project Management, Domestic Violence / Abuse, Prison, Refugee / Immigration