Executive Director

  • TLC: Talk, Listen, Change
  • Feb 17, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

Strong relationships change lives.

At Relationship Works, we support individuals, couples and families to build healthier, happier relationships and better emotional wellbeing strengthening communities in the process. As part of the TLC Group, we deliver safe, ethical and high-quality counselling services rooted in compassion and professionalism.

We re entering an exciting phase of growth and development and are now looking for an Executive Director to lead day-to-day delivery and strengthen our operational foundations.

The Role

This is a senior operational leadership role with meaningful scope and support from the wider TLC Group infrastructure.

You will:

  • Lead the day-to-day running of Relationship Works
  • Ensure high-quality, safe and ethical clinical practice
  • Support the delivery of agreed growth and development plans
  • Strengthen financial oversight and manage budgets responsibly
  • Improve systems, processes and the client journey
  • Support marketing and partnership activity alongside TLC colleagues
  • Develop and support a skilled, diverse counselling workforce

You ll work closely with TLC Group colleagues who lead on strategy, marketing and wider organisational development giving you the support and structure to focus on excellent service delivery and sustainable operations.

About You

We re looking for a values-led, people-focused leader with sound judgement and strong operational experience.

You ll bring:

  • Experience of leading teams and managing services
  • Financial awareness and confidence working within budgets
  • A collaborative leadership style that develops and motivates others
  • Emotional intelligence and clear communication
  • A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and high ethical standards

Experience within counselling, health, social care or the charity sector would be advantageous.

The Offer

  • Salary: £40,504 £47,957
  • 37 hours per week
  • Hybrid working, with time spent at TLC Group offices (various locations across England)
  • The opportunity to lead a respected local service with strong group-level support

If you re motivated by delivering excellent services, supporting talented people and making a tangible difference in your community, we d love to hear from you.

Application Deadline: 13 March 2026
Interviews expected in Bristol on 20 and 23 March 2026