About the Alliance
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.
About the role
We are 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.
CV’s will not be accepted
How to apply:
Closing date: 10am, 13 January 2026
First Interview date: 22 January 2026
Second interview date: Week commencing 2 February 2026
Contract requirements:Women-only- this role will be working across women only as well as mixed gender services
Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions). Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies
The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only.