STCAT is working exclusively with Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include:

• A comprehensive CV

• A supporting statement, explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role and describing any potential conflicts of interest (no more than two pages)

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Adam Stacey, CEO of Charisma Charity Recruitment on 01962 813300 or email info@charismarecruitment.co.uk.

We welcome and encourage expressions of interest from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*Due to the nature of the role, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a Committed, practising Catholic and fully supports the objectives of the Trust.

STCAT is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk from abuse and neglect. We expect all staff who work with us to share this commitment and staff will be required to be checked with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Recruitment timeline (indicative)

Finding the Chair is our priority, so those interviews will run first. Director interviews will follow on a short delay, once the Chair process is under way; the Chair will also be involved in appointing the new Director(s).

Closing date: 23 November 2026
First stage interviews: w/c 30 November 2026
Second stage interviews: w/c 7 December 2026