Director of Organisational Development and Resources

Director of Organisational Development & Resources

£61,511 per annum

Full Time (35 hours)

Hybrid Working | Lewes, East Sussex

Help shape the future of one of East Sussex's leading charities.

AUKES is East Sussex's leading healthy ageing and community resilience charity, supporting thousands of older people each year to live well, stay connected and remain independent.

We're seeking an exceptional leader to join our Executive Team as Director of Organisational Development & Resources.

This is a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation. Reporting to the CEO, you will provide strategic leadership across finance, organisational development, people, governance, risk, digital transformation and organisational resilience, ensuring AUKES has the people, resources and infrastructure needed to deliver lasting impact.

About You

You will be:

• A qualified accountant with significant senior leadership experience.
• An accomplished strategic leader with strong financial and organisational development expertise.
• Experienced in leading change, transformation and continuous improvement.
• Skilled in governance, risk management and corporate leadership.
• Passionate about developing people, culture and organisational capability.
• Committed to making a positive difference to communities and older people's lives.

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to help shape the future of a respected and ambitious charity at a time of significant opportunity and change.

You will join a passionate team, work closely with our Board and CEO, and play a key role in ensuring AUKES remains sustainable, resilient and impactful for years to come.

If you are a values-led leader who wants to combine strategic influence with meaningful social impact, we'd love to hear from you.

For further details and an application pack about this exciting opportunity, please visit

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/eastsussex/job-vacancies/

Alternatively you can contact the Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@ageukeastsussex.org.uk

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

All fully completed applications must be received no later than 9 November 2026 at 5pm. Interviews will take place week commencing 16 or 23 November 2026 at the charity’s’ Faraday House Business Centre, Eastbourne.

Registered Charity Number 1139470

Pay: £61,511.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lewes BN7 2AN