Leeway is delighted to announce the appointment of Jools
Ramsey-Palmer as the charity’s new permanent Chief Executive, following an
extensive recruitment process.
Jools brings a wealth of experience to the role, having
previously held leadership roles, most recently as Chief Executive of Ipswich
Housing Action Group and in roles at Solace Women’s Aid.
Leeway’s new Chief Executive
will officially start her new role on Monday 10th November, with a phased start and
induction process through October.
Brenda Horner, Chair of Leeway’s Board of
Trustees, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jools to Leeway
as our new permanent Chief Executive.
“It was a tough recruitment process, with lots of excellent
candidates, but we were impressed with Jools’ experience and vision, which we
believe will help to guide Leeway into an exciting new chapter.
“Having recently celebrated our 50th
anniversary, Leeway is looking ahead and looking at ways in which we can
continue to futureproof and diversify the important services that we
provide.”
Jools Ramsey-Palmer, Chief Executive of Leeway,
said: “I’m excited to be joining the Leeway team as Chief
Executive. Leeway is a fantastic organisation with a rich history of delivering
high-quality services to those experiencing domestic abuse in Norfolk and
Suffolk.
“I’m looking forward to building on the excellent work
already being done across the organisation, as well as looking at ways in which
the charity can continue to grow and meet the ever-changing needs of service
users.”
The appointment of a new CEO marks a new chapter for the
specialist domestic abuse charity, which supports over 17,000 people across
Norfolk and Suffolk every year.
The charity delivers advice and support, safe accommodation
services, support for children and young people experiencing domestic abuse, as
well as support for high-risk victims in Norfolk and Suffolk.
To find out more about Leeway and the services that the
charity provides, visit www.leewaysupport.org.