Job Title: Centre Manager

Reporting to: WRSAC Board of Directors

WRSAC provides a range of professional, specialized counselling & support services to survivors of all types of sexual violence based on a survivor-centred feminist ethos. Our service delivery includes: crisis and long-term counselling; helpline; SATU, Garda and Court accompaniment; information and advocacy; support for non-abusing family members and friends.

We also deliver education, training and prevention programmes and work in collaboration with other key agencies both to support survivors and work towards instigating real and profound change. WRSAC is a member of Rape Crisis Ireland.

Essential requirements:

Educated to degree or post graduate level in a relevant discipline.
Minimum 3 years previous experience in a senior co-ordinator or management role.
Strong people management and leadership skills.
Up to date knowledge of corporate and charities governance.
Experience of leading, implementing and managing change in an organization.
Experience of financial management
Project and fundraising planning and management
Strong IT, administrative and organizational skills

Key Competencies

Knowledge/experience of sexual violence sector and the survivor’s journey
Knowledge/experience of community and voluntary sector
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including Gardai, SATU, Mental Health Services, etc.
Ability to recognize and respond to emerging needs and issues.

Terms and Conditions: This is a full-time (35hour pw) post.

Starting salary: €62,000
Pension: 5% contribution to the WRSAC pension scheme upon completion of probation period.
Place of work is currently 2A Waterside, Waterford
Probation period: 6 months
Annual Leave: 30 days pa
Working Hours: 9am-5pm Mon to Fri though some flexibility is required.
Paid Sick Leave Scheme
Maternity Pay Scheme – available after 24 months service
Continuous professional development opportunities

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Note: this role is subject to Garda Vetting. Please email your CV and personal expression of interest to martinaschwab83@gmail.com by close of business on Friday 21st November.

Contact details for 2 referees must be provided on request.

Interviews are currently scheduled for 5th December 2025.

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take up this role in January 2026.

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Centre Manager