Director of UK Resilience
Quick answer
The British Red Cross is hiring a UK-wide, hybrid-based Director of UK Resilience paying £83,116 - £116,838 to lead national crisis preparedness, response, and recovery strategies.
- Role
- Director of UK Resilience
- Organization
- British Red Cross
- Location
- UK Wide, Flexible (Hybrid)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £83,116 - £116,838 per annum
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
- Apply by
- 2026-07-05
The role
The Director of UK Resilience at the British Red Cross provides national strategic leadership for the organization's crisis preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. This high-impact role involves leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering strategic partnerships with government, emergency services, and the voluntary sector to ensure effective humanitarian intervention. The position is responsible for setting the direction of UK-wide resilience initiatives while maintaining operational readiness and alignment with the organization’s 2030 Strategy. The successful candidate will act as a key professional authority, shaping national policy and standards for humanitarian resilience.
What you'll do
- Provide national strategic leadership for the organization's UK resilience mission.
- Lead a large, multidisciplinary directorate across Strategy, Operations, and Business Services.
- Build and sustain partnerships with government, statutory responders, and community organizations.
- Act as the professional authority on humanitarian resilience to inform national policy.
- Ensure resilience activities are financially sustainable and operationally consistent across the UK.
What it takes
- Senior-level experience in complex, multi-agency environments.
- Proven success in developing and delivering strategy at a national or system level.
- Deep knowledge of national resilience systems and emergency preparedness.
- Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and producing Board-level papers.
- Understanding of how risk and vulnerability shape effective resilience planning.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus option to buy 5 extra days, up to 6% contributory pension, Blue Light Discount Card, Cycle2Work scheme, wellbeing support including Headspace App, and flexible working options.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This role is based UK-wide and operates on a flexible hybrid model, allowing for a combination of remote and in-office work.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary for the Director of UK Resilience is between £83,116 and £116,838 per annum, dependent on experience.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted via the British Red Cross website by 23:59 on July 5, 2026.
What key qualifications are required?
Candidates need senior-level experience leading multi-agency environments, a strong background in national resilience systems, and the ability to drive strategic outcomes at a national level.
How to apply
Apply directly on British Red Cross's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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