About the Role:

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of women and children? Do you hold a recognised qualification SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 9 as we are a SSSC regulated service. If so, this is your chance to take a rewarding step in your career!

MDWA is a dedicated provider of support services for women, children, and young people who have experienced domestic abuse. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience as a Chief Executive or through a similar role, preferably within a similar organisation. You will combine financial acumen and governance expertise with the proven ability to foster partnerships and deliver results. Your strong communication and influencing skills, paired with the ability to motivate and lead high-performing teams, will be crucial.

Your Impact:

As CEO, your primary mission will be to lead the organisation through a range of engaging and supportive activities, including:

• To lead the Team in delivering all aspects of MDWA’s work including the delivery of our Domestic Abuse Services, finance, fundraising, business and partnership development, administration, facilities management, human resources, health and safety, ICT and internal and external communications.
• To support a positive women-centred culture in all aspects of the Charity's operations, placing person-centred care and recovery at the heart of our services and ensuring the service delivers to the Care Inspectorate Housing Support Framework and SSSC requirements.
• To ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and delivery of good practice in all aspects of the Charity’s work, including accounting to funders for our work and meeting all funding conditions including reporting requirements.
• To work to raise the profile of the Charity with external stakeholders, representing MDWA on Groups like MARAC, MATAC and VAWG and to a high professional standard including in print, social media and broadcast media.
• To support MDWA’s activities as it seeks to grow and develop its resources and develop itself as a provider in excellent services for women, designing and championing new opportunities and partnership development.
• To influence and represent the Charity externally at a high level, including within the national Scottish Women’s Aid network, with Scottish Government and at a regional level. Build effective partnerships with others who align to our values and philosophy.

Who We Are:

We are a Registered Charity SC022169. Operating as a Scottish Charity for 20 years we have been delivering vital services for women and children across Motherwell district. MDWA’s vision is of a society, in which women, children and young people are full and equal participants, free from the threat of abuse, violence or injustice.

Our posts are open to women only applicants as we are a woman only service, covered by the occupational requirement exemption under the Equality Act 2010.

What You Bring:

We’re looking for individuals with:

1. Significant senior experience in a related role
2. Significant experience of operating in a senior leadership position
3. Knowledge of the impact of domestic abuse and associated trauma and its origins
4. Ability to lead change and improvement programmes in a way that secures buy in
5. A person-centred approach and an awareness of the health and well-being at the core of every decision
6. Significant experience and a demonstrable track record in developing and successfully delivering service plans and new service business planning
7. Experience of working closely with a Board or equivalent, advising and guiding robust decision making and strategic planning
8. Experience of financial management including forecasting, cashflow, budget setting, business planning and monitoring income and expenditure
9. Experience of risk strategy and management
10. Experience of fundraising & income generation

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about the opportunity to join our passionate team and contribute to meaningful change in women and children’s lives, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV and a detailed supporting statement outlining how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification. Send them to info@mdwa.org.uk by closing date 7 March 2025.

Take the leap and be a part of something transformative!