Director of Performance and Assurance
- Posted by VCS Alliance on 16th April 2026
- £46,350
- Full time
- Bradford
The Director of Performance and Assurance provides leadership to ensure the VCSA has a robust internal infrastructure in alignment with our mission and values.
To include compliance, risk management, assurance, health and safety, performance and impact measurement.
This post also provides leadership to ensure VCSE delivery partners to have required compliance, risk management, assurance, health and safety, performance and impact measurement processes in place.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Performance and Assurance works as part of that team to contribute to strategic planning and ensure that the VCSA is a great place to work where performance, reporting and compliance is strong.
Read the full Job Description attached.
Role Description
Duties and Responsibilities – Strategic Leadership
- Lead the development and implementation of a Risk and Performance Strategy that supports the charity’s strategic ambitions and annual operational plan
- Provide expert advice to the Board, Finance and Resource Committee and Leadership Team on risk exposure, compliance, and organisational assurance
- Embed a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Contribute to strategic planning and policy development, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and performance priorities
- To lead performance and assurance support for our network of network VCSE partners where required Line manage the Impact and Insight Manager
How to Apply
Read the Job Description and Application Pack for how to apply
Apply by sending in a CV and filled-in Application Form.
Closing date: 10/05/2026
Visit our website for more details: https://www.thevcsalliance.org.uk/vacancy-listings/
Job Details
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Closing Date: 10/05/2026
- Payment Schedule: Monthly
- Job Salary: £46,350
- Contact Name: Carmen Holden
- Contact Email: recruitment@thevcsalliance.org.uk
- Phone Number: 07853121606
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About VCS Alliance
The VCS Alliance is a charity dedicated to transforming health and social care across Bradford District and Craven. To do this, we act as a bridge between the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector and the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership, channelling investment into the sector, to deliver transformational programmes. These programmes keep people out of front-line and emergency health services and address health inequalities.
We also provide and support Bradford District and Craven’s VCSE sector voice to contribute to system conversations, leading to better outcomes for our diverse communities. To do our work, we support the convening of spaces and organisations for collaborative conversations leading to better outcomes and learning.
- The VCS Alliance Perkin House 82 Grattan Road
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