Advertised from 23 July 2025

Role

About Us

Motherwell & District Women’s Aid (MDWA) is a grass roots, community driven support infrastructure and network for women and children at risk of domestic abuse.

The core purpose of Motherwell and District Women’s Aid is help prevent violence against women and girls, and to reduce the negative impacts of domestic abuse through the provision of specialist support to at risk women and children. Our comprehensive support services are designed to break the cycles of poverty and trauma by providing immediate assistance and fostering long-term resilience.

The SBM will serve as an external ambassador, helping to influence national agendas and position the organisation as a leading voice in Domestic Abuse and the Violence Against Women and Girls sector.

The recruitment of this new post of Strategic Business Manager will co-lead the organisation with the Chief Operations Officer to deliver their mission, vision and strategic objectives.

About the Role

(Open to Female Applicants Only - Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR))

We are seeking an experienced dynamic and results-oriented SBM to co-lead our organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing our business strategy, forging strategic partnerships, and ensuring financial sustainability. This role requires a visionary and strategic thinker with a proven track record in fundraising and financial management. The role will include responsibility for organisational governance, including working closely with and guiding our Board of Trustees. Candidates will have significant senior leadership experience and can demonstrate positive delivery of strategic objectives.

If you are passionate about our cause and our commitment to feminist leadership and collaboration making a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Main purpose of the role:

• Co-lead the organisation and contribute to a positive, feminist, collaborative culture.
• Lead the design and implementation of strategic and income generation plans.
• Develop the financial strategy, lead on income generation, and sustainability.
• Strengthen governance and compliance in partnership with the COO and the Board.
• Act as a key external representative in national policy, research, and advocacy forums.
• Cultivate relationships with funders, partners, and research organisations.
• Ensure survivor voices shape strategy, policy, and service design.

A full and detailed job description and person specification for this role are available below or by emailing recruit@mdwa.org.uk.

Additional Requirements / Information

Experience of working in or with the third sector.

Evening and or weekend working may be required.

Educated to degree level.

Full driving licence and access to a car.

A requirement to participate in and attend MDWA partner events.

Application notes

This role is specified as having a GOR under the Equality Act 2010 and is open to female applicants only.

Next Steps

If you possess the experience, drive and energy to make a significant input to our organisations future success and you are highly enthusiastic about working with our organisation we invite you to apply for this strategic position.

Please provide a supporting letter together with your CV to recruit@mdwa.org.uk.

A closing date of 15 August 2025 has been set however an earlier closing date may apply based on the level of applications received.

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