The Regenda Group
Head of Centre 56
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Head of Centre 56
About the Role
Annual salary of £28,224 (FTE £47,040) Permanent role Liverpool office base
Part-time (21 hours) and flexible working patterns available.
As Head of Centre 56, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Centre 56, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, trauma-informed services for children and families affected by domestic abuse and crisis.
Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be responsible for:
- Overall strategic leadership, sustainability and growth of the charity
- Delivery of the Centre 56 Business Plan and strategic objectives
- Safeguarding, regulatory compliance and Ofsted readiness
- Financial management and income generation
- Building partnerships to increase reach, referrals and impact
This role ensures Centre 56 delivers its vision of a safe, nurturing and empowering environment, where children and families can thrive and build stable futures.
Please note the Role Profile and responsibilities are available in the attached files. [Note: Reference to attached RP not replaced as per instructions.]
The Right Fit
You will need to demonstrate:
- Significant leadership experience within Children’s services / Early Years / family support / charity sector
- Experience in trauma-informed or safeguarding-focused environments
- Strong financial management and budgeting controls
- Demonstrable experience in income generation (fundraising, grants, fostering partnerships)
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Advantageous skills include:
- Deep understanding of safeguarding frameworks
- Knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted frameworks to support compliance
- Experience with compliance in the charitable sector
- Use of data-driven decision-making
- Reporting KPI tracking, impact measurement and social value reporting
- Passionate values-driven approach to supporting children and families
- Excellent communication, resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving mindset
Who We Are
We regenerate places and empower people, offering opportunities to thrive. Our work begins with affordable housing but extends across a dynamic group of organisations. Together, Regenda Group (now spanning Regenda Homes, M&Y, Redwing, Ecogee, Petrus, The Learning Foundry, Positive Footprints, Centre 56, and the National Communities Resource Centre) operates in housing, construction, care, education, training, and careers.
Next Steps
If you believe this role aligns with your experience, apply now presenting:
- Your CV
- A concise covering letter outlining why you’re suited to the Head of Centre 56 position
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Closing Date: Friday 10th July 2026 Interview Date: Week commencing 13th July 2026
Note: Recruitment agencies are not being used for this role. Applicants must apply directly via Regenda’s website.
What We Offer
- Flexible working options
- 27 days’ paid annual leave (increasing by 1 day annually to a maximum of 32 days after 5 years)
- Plus 8 bank holidays
- Additional 6 volunteer application days
- Up to 9% employer contribution to pension (match-funded)
- Annual ‘Live and Learn’ allowance of £250 (spendable on skill development)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme, on-site health and well-being initiatives
- Training and development opportunities
- Interest-free loans for technology/season ticket purchases
- Monthly staff lottery
Our mission is clear: "We regenerate places and create opportunities for people."
At Regenda, we actively encourage diverse job applications from all backgrounds, especially disabled candidates and those from minority ethnic groups, who remain under-represented.
We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Apply as soon as possible if interested.
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