Welsh Sexual Assault Service - Manager

Level of Welsh language ability required? 2

Shortlisting Date 2 December 2026

Interview Date 10 December 2026

Closing Date 30/10/2026, 15:00

Job Advert Description

Police Collaboration Wales

Location:

Porthcawl Police Station, with flexible and agile working arrangements

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Travel:
Regular travel throughout Wales, including the Tri-Force area of South Wales Police, Gwent Police and Dyfed-Powys Police

Police Collaboration Wales is seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our team as the Welsh Sexual Assault Service (WSAS) Manager. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership, oversight and development of services supporting victims and survivors of sexual violence across Wales. The postholder will lead the coordination, governance, commissioning and performance management of key elements of the Welsh Sexual Assault Service, ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed services across the Tri-Force area.
Working closely with policing, health, third-sector organisations, Welsh Government and other key partners, you will influence policy, drive innovation, secure service improvements and help ensure the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of critical services that make a real difference to the lives of victims and survivors.

As the Welsh Sexual Assault Service Manager, you will provide strategic leadership, expert advice and programme oversight across the Welsh Sexual Assault Service.

• Leading the delivery, governance and continuous development of the Welsh Sexual Assault Service.
• Managing the commissioning, contract management and performance oversight of commissioned services.
• Developing and maintaining effective partnerships across policing, health, criminal justice and third-sector agencies.
• Ensuring compliance with national standards, accreditation requirements, legislation and best practice.
• Providing specialist advice and guidance on complex, sensitive and high-profile matters.
• Receiving and responding to complex and escalated enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Producing, analysing and presenting management information, performance reports and strategic briefings for senior leadership teams, Boards and Chief Officers.
• Acting as a recognised subject matter expert, providing specialist knowledge and guidance across the service.
• Driving service improvement initiatives and implementing innovative solutions that enhance victim care and organisational effectiveness.
• Managing budgets, monitoring expenditure and contributing to financial planning and value-for-money decisions.
• Developing and implementing business plans, projects and service improvement programmes.
• Leading project delivery, organisational change and strategic developments across the service.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating operational, strategic and governance risks.
• Monitoring compliance with policies, regulations, health and safety requirements and information governance standards.
• Leading and supporting staff, fostering a positive culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Managing recruitment, development, performance and wellbeing within the team.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation.

• Significant experience of leading complex programmes, projects or services within a multi-agency environment.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, organisational and people management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex…