Deputy Director
- Posted by Education Alliance for Life Chances on 23rd October 2026
- £45,000 - £60,000
- Full time
- 38A Frizinghall Road, Bradford
The Deputy Director is a new senior post, open on a full-time or part-time basis, created to oversee operational delivery across EALC. As EALC’s senior operational lead, the postholder will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of the priorities in our Strategic Plan across Act Locally, School Health Hubs and EDSP, and for making sure the organisation has the operational policies, procedures and systems it needs to grow well.
The postholder will take the lead on developing and driving the expansion of School Health Hubs across Bradford, working with schools, trusts, health and local authority partners to grow a well-evidenced, sustainably funded network of hubs that brings health support into the heart of school communities.
As part of EALC’s senior leadership, the Deputy Director will work closely with the Director to shape and drive organisational strategy, support the development of EALC’s Philanthropy Strategy and wider income generation, ensure our communications strategy is delivered, and contribute to the strategic development of the Partnership Board and wider governance, deputising for the Director as required.
How to Apply
This is a permanent post, subject to ongoing funding. Current funding is secured until September 2028. The post is open on a full-time (37 hours per week) or part-time (minimum 18.5 hours per week) basis; please tell us your preferred working pattern in your covering letter. The post is hosted by the Education Alliance for Life Chances charity. The postholder will be based in Bradford, with regular travel to partner organisations across the district; hybrid working is possible.
Please apply by sending a covering letter (max 3 A4 pages), together with your CV. Your covering letter should clearly address each of the essential criteria in the person specification, and tell us what makes you a standout candidate for this role: the experience, achievements and qualities that set you apart, and why you want to part of the change we are trying to achieve in Bradford. If we receive a high number of applications, we will also use the desirable criteria when shortlisting, so please tell us where you meet these too. Please email to: kathryn@educationallianceforlifechances.org.uk
Key dates
Closing date: 9am Thursday 19th November 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 20th November 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 25th November 2026
Please note: if you have not received an interview invitation by Monday 23rd November 2026, please assume that on this occasion you have not been successful. We are unable to provide feedback at the shortlisting stage.
Job Details
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Closing Date: 19/11/2026
- Payment Schedule: Monthly
- Job Salary: £45,000 - £60,000
- Contact Name: Kathryn
- Contact Email: kathryn@educationallianceforlifechances.org.uk
- Interview Date: 25/11/2026
Supporting Documents
About Education Alliance for Life Chances
Education Alliance for Life Chances (EALC) is an independent charity that connects Bradford’s education system with health, children’s services, policing, and leaders across the public, voluntary and community sectors. Using a collective impact model, EALC brings together schools, public services, and academic research institutions — including a close partnership with Born in Bradford’s Centre for Applied Education Research (CAER) — to enable place-based, holistic policy and practice change, backed by evidence and connected data.
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