Chief Executive Officer

Smart Works is seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation through its next phase of growth. Over the past decade, Smart Works has given over 35,000 women the clothing and confidence they need to succeed. 

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at job interview. After visiting Smart Works, the charity’s current quarterly data show that 63% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives. Smart Works believes in fashion as a force for good and is proud of the joy and magic its service brings to the women they serve. 

Building on these strong foundations, the incoming Chief Executive Officer will play an instrumental role in delivering its ambitions to double its reach from 5,000 to 10,000 women annually. They will lead the charity’s work across its eleven existing sites, and drive relevant expansion into other UK cities, supported via strategic fundraising, and partnership with relevant organisations and individuals. They will additionally represent the organisation at external functions and be an ambassador for the Smart Works services, raising the charity’s profile and maximising the impact for its client. We are looking for an experienced executive with a proven track record of delivering impactful change through exceptional leadership, with a specific interest for the empowerment of women. 

Smart Works promotes equity, diversity and inclusion from its workplace. The charity particularly welcomes applications from historically under-represented groups, including disabled people and members of minority ethnic communities, in order to increase representation within the organisation.  

To apply, please send a CV and cover statement to us by 12pm on Monday 22nd July. 

Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.

We do not use AI in any part of our recruitment process. Your application will be carefully considered by the People Team.