Director of Services and Grants

Independent Age
London W14
£83,423, increasing to £85,733 after six months and £88,017 after 12 months.
Hackney

Independent Age is the only national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people struggling with their finances. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working directly with older people across the UK. We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people facing financial hardship and campaign for change.

THE ROLE

We are currently searching for a new Director of Services and Grants with the required experience and energy to drive us forward through our next phase of growth and development. We are aiming to find an ambitious, visionary leader who has a real passion for our cause and will be highly motivated by the opportunity to help Independent Age maximise its impact.

With your strong strategic and operational leadership skills, along with your ambassadorial approach to partnership-building, evidence-based methodology and effective communication with external stakeholders, we can make an even more meaningful difference in the lives of older people facing financial hardship.

We would be delighted if you considered applying to join our inspiring and dedicated team.

INFORMATION

Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.

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How to apply

To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:

  • Your CV (no more than three sides).
  • A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.

Closing date:
Monday 15th July 2024

Preliminary interviews online:
w/c 29th July and w/c 4th August 2024

Panel interviews:
Monday 19th August and Thursday 22nd August

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