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.