Head of Centre for Excellence

Job Location:          Home-based with travel to project sites and Respect’s office.    

Responsible to:     Deputy CEO

Hours:                     35 hours per week 

Grade:                     Point 53-56 £57,079- £60,441 (a London Allowance will be applied to employees who live in London, plus 6% employer’s pension, subject to a minimum 2% contribution by the employee)

Contract:   Fixed term for 12 months, with possibility of extension dependent on funding. 

Benefits:    

• Friendly and collaborative working environment    
• Remote working   
• 25 to 30 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays (depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees)   
• Contributory pension scheme including 6% employer’s contribution (subject to employee’s minimum 2% contribution)   
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay   
• Occupational sick pay depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees.    
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme   
• Access to staff discounts    

Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 9am
Interviews to take place: 16th and 17th December 2025

About the role:

Respect is the UK charity stopping perpetrators of domestic abuse. As part of our 2023–2028 Strategy, we are launching a new Centre for Excellence – a bold initiative to transform understanding of what works to end the perpetration of domestic abuse. Building on 25 years of innovation and leadership, the Centre will harness collective learning, foster collaboration beyond traditional partnerships, and create the evidence base for a radical shift in approach. 

The Centre for Excellence will drive two key outcomes: 

Improved practice in developing and delivering safe, effective perpetrator responses. 

Enhanced policymaking and commissioning informed by data, research, and best practice. 

About the Role We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic leader to shape and deliver this visionary initiative. You will set the strategic direction, establish a sustainable delivery and funding model, and lead early implementation work. Acting as a visible leader across Respect and beyond, you will connect our existing expertise with the Centre’s mission, and build strong partnerships with members, the VAWG sector, academia, and other stakeholders. 

About You:

You will bring strategic vision, experience of mobilising new initiatives, and deep knowledge of research, data, and practice in the domestic abuse perpetrator sector (or a related field). This is a unique opportunity to create lasting impact and drive systemic change. 

How to apply  

You must download an application form from Respect's job page, and submit to [email protected] in word doc. format only, please. 

 For more information, or an informal conversation about the role, please contact [email protected] – and put ‘Centre for Excellence’ in the title of your email.  

Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 9am.