Hackney CVS is in an exciting new phase and we’re looking for a senior leader to help shape it.

Following a major restructuring and redesign of our support offer, we’re focusing more sharply on our core mission: strengthening, connecting and championing the voluntary and community sector (VCS) across Hackney and the City of London.

Our Director of Communities, Health and Partnerships will:

• Lead our networks, forums and engagement work.
• Amplify community voice in local decision-making.
• Build powerful cross-sector partnerships.
• Support the voluntary sector to influence systems change.

You’ll join our Senior Leadership Team at a pivotal moment, helping us embed new ways of working and secure a brighter future for the VCS.

If you care deeply about equity, collaboration and the potential of the VCS to transform lives, and if you thrive in complexity, influence and relationship building, we would love to hear from you.

Recruitment pack

Download the recruitment pack for details about the role.

Application process

Deadline: Please answer the following three questions and submit with your CV to recruitment@hcvs.org.uk by midnight on Sunday 15 February 2026.

Application questions

1. Why would you like to be our new Director of Communities, Health and Partnerships? (up to 500 words)

2. Please share an example where you successfully influenced a public sector or system-level partnership (e.g. local authority, health or care system) to meaningfully involve the voluntary and community sector in shaping strategy or decision-making. (up to 500 words)

3. Hackney CVS plays a key role in convening and amplifying the voice of the voluntary and community sector (VCS). Please tell us about your experience of strengthening leadership, representation or collaboration across a diverse VCS. (up to 500 words)

Please note:

• We are not accepting cover letters.
• You may use AI tools to support your application. However, your submission must reflect your own thinking, experience, ideas and voice.

Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 16 February 2026.

Interview dates: Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 February 2026.

For an informal conversation about the role, please email Carrie Hirst, outgoing Director of Communities, Health and Partnerships.