We are looking for someone with passion and energy to lead our organisation into the next stage of our development in embedding a culture of welcome across Calderdale for people seeking sanctuary.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Are you compassionate, a good listener and believe in our collective strength across communities? Do you have a track record of working in partnership and collaborating across a wide range of stakeholders? Can you drive organisational change and deliver our strategy and evaluation framework?  Do you believe in an organisational culture that empowers and nurtures staff, volunteers and trustees?  Do you have the ability to secure future funding and to work under your own initiative?

Salary: £34,000 FTE (£20,400 pro rata)

Contract: 30 months from start date. Start date as soon as possible.

Working hours: 21 hours per week (decided in agreement with Chair of Trustees) 

Location: Home based 

Pension   5% employer contribution 

Deadline for applications: Wednesday November 12th 2025 noon. Send applications  to  Laura Beesley (Chair) at [email protected].

Interview: Tuesday November 25th 2025  in Halifax

 Job application pack: Job Description and Application Form

Any questions please contact Laura Beesley (Chair) [email protected].

Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

We are an inclusive employer. We value difference and recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. We welcome candidates from a range of different backgrounds and particularly encourage refugees to apply.