Job Title: Director of Health & Wellbeing

Salary: c£80,000

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire (hybrid working: 2–3 days/week in the office)

Become Our Next Director of Health & Wellbeing

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for making a real difference? The Thalidomide Trust is looking for an inspiring, collaborative, and empathetic individual to step into the pivotal role of Director of Health & Wellbeing. This is more than a leadership position, it’s a rare opportunity to shape the future of support for a remarkable group of people.

Why This Role Is Unique

For over 50 years, the Thalidomide Trust has stood beside over 400 extraordinary individuals living with thalidomide damage - many of whom we’ve supported since their teens. As they now navigate the challenges of ageing, we are entering a transformative chapter. This role is your chance to lead that evolution.

You’ll head up a dedicated, multidisciplinary team of 12 health and wellbeing professionals, guiding them through a period of strategic growth and innovation. You’ll play a central role in shaping our next Five-Year Strategic Plan, ensuring our services remain not only relevant but life-enhancing as our beneficiaries’ needs become more complex and varied.

About the Trust

Founded in 1973, the Thalidomide Trust is a registered charity with secure funding and a clear mission: to improve the quality of life for those affected by thalidomide. We provide:

• Financial support and expert guidance
• Holistic health and wellbeing services, including emotional support
• Groundbreaking research
• Tailored resources for professionals

We are often the first call our beneficiaries make when facing life’s challenges — and we’re proud to be that trusted partner.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a leader who is:

• Strategic and forward-thinking, with a deep understanding of health and wellbeing services and a track record of effective operational management
• Experienced in leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams
• Empathetic and people-focused, able to inspire and support both staff and beneficiaries
• Collaborative and confident, ready to work closely with our Joint Chief Executives and wider leadership team

Timetable

• Closing date: 11^th August
• Preliminary Interviews with GatenbySanderson (Virtual) -Week commencing 18^th August
• 1^st Final Panel interview (Virtual) – 3^rd September
• 2^nd Final panel interview (in person in St Neots) - 10^th September

Please contact our recruitment advisers at GatenbySanderson:

• Emily.perry@gatenbysanderson.com
• Eleanor.lawrence@gatenbysanderson.com
• Liz.Dean@gatenbysanderson.com