Director of Impact and Charitable Programmes Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity

Home / Roles / Director of Impact and Charitable Programmes Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity

Director of Impact and Charitable Programmes Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity

Drive innovation in charitable impact and grant-making, improving lives and hospital experiences for children.

• Location: Hybrid/Sheffield S10 1DB (2 days per week in office)

About the role

As Director of Impact and Charitable Programmes, you will ensure every pound raised by the Charity delivers the greatest possible benefit for children, families and staff at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This senior leadership role carries autonomy, overseeing the strategy and operations of the charity's grant-making function and the Art+ team.

You will lead the team managing grant applications, from small-scale requests to major projects, ensuring funds are strategically allocated, transparently managed, and rigorously evaluated to maximise impact. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with internal colleagues and NHS partners, you will provide strategic oversight of key projects, monitor delivery and outcomes, and embed a culture of evidence-based decision-making across the organisation.

In addition, you will lead the charity-funded Art+ programme, supporting participatory arts initiatives that enhance the patient environment and contribute to creative therapeutic care.

As a visible and influential member of the Senior Leadership team, you will help shape organisational strategy, represent the charity externally and ensure governance, compliance and risk management underpin all decisions.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead and innovate, translating charitable support into measurable, lasting impact for children and families.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader with a proven track record in delivering meaningful outcomes through grant-making or charitable programmes. You will bring expertise in monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement, translating complex data into clear, compelling impact stories.

The ideal candidate will inspire and develop high-performing teams, foster collaboration across internal teams and NHS partners, and embed a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous learning. A strong understanding of healthcare, creative health, or participatory arts programmes is highly desirable, alongside familiarity with capital or environmental improvement projects within complex organisations.

Above all, you will be passionate about making a tangible difference in children's health, helping to turn charitable support into initiatives that improve lives, create better hospital environments, and inspire future donors.

Key qualities and skills:

• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex data into clear, compelling impact stories
• Experience collaborating with internal teams and external partners, ideally in healthcare or voluntary sectors
• Understanding of participatory arts, creative health, or therapeutic arts programmes
• Familiarity with capital or environmental improvement projects within healthcare settings
• Passionate about improving the lives of children and families through charitable and creative interventions

How to learn more

For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Peridot Partners (advising consultants): Katie Booth.

Accessibility information

Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity is committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers, volunteers, and job applicants, and to prevent unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Our accessibility provisions include:

• Step-free access to the building, all key meeting rooms and bathrooms, and an accessible workstation.
• Accessibility dogs are welcome.
• Papers and materials can be presented in different formats.
• A sign language interpreter can be accessed for interviews.
• Working patterns and locations can be adjusted.

Timetable

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 22nd September 2025
Candidates informed of outcome: By Friday 26th September 2025
First stage interviews: w/c Monday 29th September 2025 (Online)
Second stage interviews: w/c Monday 6th October 2025 (In person)

We are in the process of confirming interview dates. Once confirmed, we will update the site and contact those who have applied.

Data Processing, Protection and Privacy Policy

Peridot Partners will process your personal information in relation to this recruitment. For more information about data processing activities and your rights, please read Peridot Partners' privacy policy.