Salary: £37,000 – £41,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Reigate, Surrey (with some hybrid working)
Contract: Full-time
Closing Date: 23rd December
Start Date: Early February (notice periods considered)

Do you have the vision, leadership and compassion to transform the futures of women experiencing homelessness?

Keychange is a Christian charity with over 100 years of experience supporting people facing vulnerability. Today, we provide specialist housing for women and young people experiencing homelessness, alongside residential care for older people across the South and South West of England.

We are now seeking an exceptional Women’s Homelessness Lead (Surrey) to shape and lead our specialist women’s homelessness service at Wayside Community in Reigate. This community is a 19 bed, 24-7 supported housing for women experiencing homelessness. This is a rare opportunity to combine frontline leadership, strategic development, and church and community partnership building in a role with real depth, influence and impact.

About the Role

This is a leadership role with both operational and strategic responsibility. You will:

Provide leadership and line management to the Deputy Manager, Senior Administrator and a skilled team of support workers
Lead the delivery of trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centred support
Develop strong partnership networks across local authorities, charities, housing providers and churches
Shape the future of Keychange’s women’s homelessness strategy across Surrey
Represent Keychange externally and explore opportunities for future service growth

At the heart of this role is a deep commitment to co-production, dignity, recovery, community and belonging.

Who We’re Looking For

You will bring:

Substantial experience supporting or managing services for vulnerable individuals
A strong understanding of trauma, safeguarding, risk and recovery-based practice
Proven ability to build partnerships and influence across multiple stakeholders
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Confidence engaging with churches and Christian networks across traditions
A values-led approach aligned with Keychange’s Christian ethos

Desirable experience includes:

Managing accommodation-based services
Existing Church partnerships across Surrey

Occupational Requirements
This role is subject to legal Occupational Requirements under the Equality Act 2010. The postholder must both a woman and a practicing Christian. These requirements are essential due to the nature of the role, including spiritual support, trauma-informed care for women, and active church partnership development.

What We Offer

Salary of £37,000 – £41,000
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid working (with 4 days regularly site or community based)
Employee Assistance Program and Life Insurance
Contributory Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions
Ongoing personalised learning and professional development
A supportive, faith-centered, values-driven culture

How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter clearly addressing the essential and desirable criteria and an up-to-date CV focused on relevant experience.

Recruitment Timeline

Application deadline: 23rd December 2025
First stage interviews (remote): First week January 2025
Final interviews (in person): Mid-January 2026
Start date: Early February 2026

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £37,000.00-£41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension

Work Location: In person

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