Details

Location: Hybrid with in-person working across Alliance member offices and travel across London
Employer: nia (on behalf of the SV Alliance)
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time – (35hours per week – we welcome discussions regarding flexible working patterns)
Contract requirements: Women-only – this role will be working across women-only as well as mixed-gender services.
Contract type: Permanent

The Sexual Violence (SV) Alliance is a ground-breaking collaboration between seven specialist sexual violence organisations: four Rape Crisis Centres (nia, Rape Crisis South London, Solace and Women & Girls Network) and three specialist organisations, (Galop, Respond, and SurvivorsUK).

Together, we bring experience in delivering expert, intersectional, and trauma-informed services to survivors of sexual violence.

We’re seeking a visionary Director to lead our strategic and operational transformation, ensuring our services are inclusive, responsive, and survivor-led. The role will be based at nia, but will work across, and be accountable to, all Alliance members.

As Director, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering the Alliance’s strategic and operational goals. You will lead the Alliance Management Team, support the Leadership Team, and work alongside experts with lived experience to improve service access, consistency, and responsiveness for London’s diverse survivor communities — especially those facing the greatest intersectional disadvantage.

The Director will oversee the transformation of intake and referral pathways, monitor performance, manage risk and oversee governance structures, while fostering collaboration and accountability across all member organisations. You will also represent the Alliance externally, influencing policy, securing resources, and amplifying the voices of marginalised survivors. The ideal candidate will bring leadership experience in specialist sexual violence services, a deep commitment to feminist and anti- racist principles, and the ability to navigate complexity with clarity and compassion.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of sexual violence support in London and make a lasting impact.

10am, 14 November 2025 Interview date: 26 November 2025

You can apply by:

• Submitting your application via the online form below,
• Emailing your completed application to: administrator@niaendingviolence.org.uk,
• Posting your application in a sealed envelope marked “Private & Confidential” to Rachel Evans, nia, P.O Box 58203, London, N1 3XP.

CVs will not be accepted

We select candidates for interview by comparing the experience, skills and attributes that you demonstrate to those we have identified in the person specification in the job profile. We also want women who show that they have thought seriously about what we’re looking for in the potential post-holder and the commitment that we required. Therefore,

we will not be able to shortlist you on the basis of a C.V.

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions). Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies

Hours:35 hours per week

Term:permanent

Location:Hybrid with in-person working across Alliance member offices and travel across London