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With a 110-year history, The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) are proud to be able to say that the WI continues to be the largest and most influential UK women’s organisation, with over 170,000 members. Their campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, from equal pay to climate change, mental health and violence against women. The WI has brought about real change, and this record of action shows that they are as relevant today as they were in 1915.
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) is responsible for running the organisation and provides support and advice to members at both regional and local levels.
About the role
As Head of Innovation, you will be leading innovation across the organisation, and be responsible for developing and delivering a strategy to grow their movement, to increase their membership and reach whilst ensuring they continue to reflect the needs and aspirations of women. You will oversee research into women’s evolving needs and preferences, whilst testing approaches with new external audiences to maximise their relevance, diversity and inclusivity. At the same time, you will actively embed innovation into strategy and decision-making in all areas, constantly find new ways to reach underrepresented women and build a wealth of data to support your recommendations. You will lead transformation across the organisation by championing change, creativity and a forward-thinking strategy that ensures the continued growth for the WI.
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Highly experienced in innovation, organisational development or programme management, you will bring an impressive track record of instigating and managing successful organisational change that leads to sustainable income generation. You will be adept at designing and delivering pilot programmes, as well as commissioning research and deploying data to support action. The role requires excellent communication skills and the confidence to advise and lead at both senior leadership and Board level, as the organisation looks to you to lead fundamental organisational change. Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be beneficial, as would an understanding of trends and issues affecting women across different demographics in the UK.
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Salary: £62,151 (London) / £53,459 (Outer London).
Contract and Hours: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week.
Location: Hybrid, with one day per week at our London, Oxfordshire or Wales office.
Closing date: 3 September 2026.
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