Organisation: S&P Sephardi Community
Location: Ashworth Road, Maida Vale, London (with occasional travel to community sites)
Reports to: Board of Trustees (via the Chair) and works closely with the Senior Rabbi
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience (£70-75K)

Lead operations. Shape community. Safeguard heritage.

The S&P Sephardi Community—the oldest Jewish congregation in the UK, with vibrant synagogues at Bevis Marks, Lauderdale Road and Wembley—seeks an Executive Director to drive day-to-day excellence and future-focused growth across our religious, charitable and cultural programmes.

You will oversee a small and dedicated staff team and diverse volunteer network, ensuring that worship, lifecycle events, welfare services and communal activities run smoothly while meeting the highest standards of governance, financial stewardship and stakeholder care.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced leader with at least five years in senior-level operations, administration, or general management—ideally within the charity, faith-based, or community sectors. The right candidate will be financially astute, comfortable interpreting budgets and financial reports to inform decision-making. They will have experience driving process improvements and managing projects, while also being a people leader who can inspire small teams and collaborate effectively with our rabbis, trustees, and volunteers. Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—are essential, as is the confidence to represent the community publicly. The ideal candidate will be digitally fluent, leveraging IT systems and social media to streamline operations and enhance engagement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a genuine desire to connect to the values and future of the S&P Sephardi community.

Full Job Description and Person Specification

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How to apply

Please send your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining how your experience meets the brief to [email protected] with the subject line “Executive Director Application – [Your Name]”.