Calderdale Valley of Sanctuary are hiring!

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 applicationsWednesday November 12th 2025 noon. Send applications  to  Laura Beesley (Chair) at hello@calderdale.cityofsanctuary.org.

Interview: Tuesday November 25th 2025  in Halifax

 Job application pack: Job Description and Application Form

Any questions please contact Laura Beesley (Chair) hello@calderdale.cityofsanctuary.org.uk.