Director - St Wilfrid's Centre

Voluntary Action Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Sheffield seeks a Director to lead and implement a vision for future services. Key responsibilities include developing and delivering programs that support adults experiencing poor mental health and other vulnerabilities, ensuring trauma-informed care, and fostering an inclusive culture. The role involves overseeing finances, building community partnerships, and upholding the organization’s values. The position is full-time with a competitive salary based on experience. Apply by 04-01-2026.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Experience in service model development and delivery.
• Committed to upholding a values-led and inclusive ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a renewed service model.
• Oversee services ensuring trauma-informed, person-centred care.
• Provide leadership to staff and volunteers.
• Manage budgets to ensure sustainability.

Job description

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.

2. 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.