Women’s Homelessness Lead

Location: Exeter
Salary: £34,000 - £41,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (some flexibility with hybrid working)

Are you ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of women experiencing homelessness? Do you have a heart for social justice, a knack for building partnerships, and a passion for creating safe, supportive spaces? If so, Keychange Charity invites you to join us as our Women’s Homelessness Lead in Exeter.

About Us

At Keychange, we’ve been supporting women in vulnerable situations for over 100 years. Rooted in Christian values, our work is grounded in the belief that every person deserves fullness of life, community, and unconditional love. Our Women’s Homelessness Service in Exeter is a specialist 5-bed accommodation, offering not just a roof, but holistic, person-centred support that addresses trauma, health, wellbeing, education, and employment.

About the Role

This new and exciting role combines service delivery, strategic leadership, and community partnership building. As our Women’s Homelessness Lead, you’ll:

• Provide personalised, trauma-informed keyworking to a small caseload of women, empowering them to achieve personal goals and move toward independence.
• Develop strong partnerships with churches, local charities, housing providers, and funders to create wrap-around support for residents.
• Design and refine the service model, ensuring it remains co-produced, high-quality, and responsive to the unique needs of homeless women.
• Lead housing management and safety protocols, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Represent Keychange in the wider community, promoting our mission and developing opportunities for future service delivery.

Essential Criteria

• Substantial experience supporting women experiencing homelessness or disadvantage
• Deep understanding of the unique challenges homeless women face
• Proven ability to build partnerships with churches, charities, and local authorities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong understanding of church networks and Christian community engagement

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in accommodation-based service delivery
• Existing relationships with VCSE organisations or churches in Exeter

Occupational Requirement

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 that the post-holder must be a woman. Our aim is to provide a safe, private and comfortable environment for women affected by homelessness.

Why Join Keychange?

• Competitive salary: £34,000 - £41,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Generous leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working: Some flexibility, with regular site/community days
• Employee assistance programme and life insurance
• Contributory pension scheme with matched employer contribution
• Personalised development: Tailored learning and growth opportunities
• A vibrant and supportive team environment

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Please send us:

• A cover letter sharing your story and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria
• An up-to-date CV, focusing on your relevant experience

Deadline: Midday on Thursday 19 June
First screening interviews: Wednesday 25 June (remote)
Full interviews: Monday 30 June (in person)

Want to know more?
We encourage informal conversations before applying. Contact Amy Kimbangi, Director of Strategic Partnerships, at amyk@keychange.org.uk.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £34,000.00-£41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/06/2025

Expected start date: 15/07/2025