Executive Director of Transformation & Regional Delivery
Executive Director of Transformation & Regional Delivery This is a pivotal Executive Team appointment, responsible for leading a significant phase in the charity's evolution. Hybrid working with regular travel as required across the UK
Our client is a well-established national charity entering an exciting period of growth and transformation. This is a rare opportunity to join the Executive Team and play a key role in shaping the organisation's future direction and impact.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will lead organisational transformation, regional service delivery, partnerships, volunteer engagement and people strategy.
Working closely with Trustees and Executive colleagues, you will develop a regionally led operating model that strengthens local impact whilst ensuring national consistency and organisational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead organisational transformation and strategic delivery.
- Develop and implement a regional operating model across the UK.
- Build and strengthen partnerships and stakeholder relationships.
- Lead volunteer and community engagement strategy.
- Provide Executive oversight of the People function.
- Champion culture, leadership development and employee engagement.
- Work closely with the Board and Trustees on governance and performance.
- Monitor delivery against strategic objectives, budgets and risks.
About You
You'll bring:
- Senior leadership experience within the charity, public or voluntary sector.
- A proven track record of leading transformation and change.
- Experience working with partnerships, communities or dispersed teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience working with Boards and governance structures.
- The ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.
- An inclusive, collaborative and empowering leadership style.
Package
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Healthcare cash plan
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Volunteer days
- Discounted gym membership
- Ongoing learning and development
- Free parking
Location: Hybrid working with UK-wide travel.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Projects & Transformation
Focus: Executive / Head of Change
Industry: Not for Profit and Charities
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Executive
Location: Milton Keynes
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: XM728O-383B2E91
Date posted: 1 October 2026
Consultant: Tina Sollom
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