Moon Executive Search is appointed official recruitment partner to Second Step to recruit a new Programme Director for Bristol’s Changing Futures Programme. 

Second Step is a leading mental health charity that has been putting mental health first for people in Bristol and the Southwest for over 30 years. Second Step believes that with the right support, everyone can take control of their life and make their future their own.

Second Step is the lead agency, in a partnership of organisations, chosen by Bristol City Council, to deliver the MHCLG Changing Futures programme in Bristol to support people facing multiple disadvantage, including discrimination, homelessness, domestic abuse, mental health, drug and alcohol and interactions with the criminal justice system. 

Changing Futures’ purpose is to make a lasting impact through profound cultural and systemic change.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Moon Executive Search as the official recruitment partner to appoint a new role of Programme Director for the Changing Futures programme.   

Moon Executive Search will play a key role in assisting Second Step in this search campaign, utilising their extensive networks and search methodologies. 

Aileen Edwards CEO said:

“The Programme Director will play a leading role in overseeing and managing the programme office and activities, working together with a range of partners and stakeholders, and working closely with Bristol’s Senior Responsible Officer. Partnership work and engagement with lived experience will sit at the heart of the Changing Futures project. This is an exciting new role for someone who wants to make a long-lasting and meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable people.”

Vanessa Moon, Founding Director at Moon Executive Search, comments:

“It is an honour to have been selected as Second Steps’ recruitment partner. I am confident our experience, expertise and reach will ensure that an outstanding Programme Director to lead on this programme and we are excited to start this campaign.’”

Moon Executive Search is now seeking CVs and expressions of interest from prospective candidates.

The search campaign will be managed by Vanessa Moon, and Sandy Hinks Head of the Charity Practice at Moon Executive Search and prospective candidates can contact the team on 01275 371 200 or via recruit@moonexecsearch.com  for more details.