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Trustee Vacancy: SV2 (Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence)

Guiding Derbyshire’s Leading Charity for Sexual Violence Survivors.

SV2 is a registered charity (No. 1103009) dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual abuse. We are seeking committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees to provide strategic leadership and ensure the charity continues to deliver its vital mission with integrity and impact.

Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking strategic thinkers with strong analytical skills and the ability to offer constructive challenge. While we welcome all applicants with a passion for our cause, we are specifically looking for expertise in:

• Finance & Accountancy (to serve as Charity Treasurer)
• Marketing & Communications Strategy
• Therapy Service Management
• Public Protection/Criminal Justice (RASSO sector)
• Charitable Fundraising & Income Generation
• Lived Experience of Sexual Violence (highly valued).

What You Will Do:
As a Trustee, you hold ultimate legal responsibility for SV2’s governance. You will work alongside fellow Board members to:

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Safeguard the charity’s assets and ensure we comply with charity law, our governing document, and other relevant legislation.

• Set Strategic Direction: Guide the delivery of our strategy, making informed decisions that ensure the charity carries out its purpose for the public benefit.

• Provide Financial Oversight: Act as a prudent steward of the charity’s resources, ensuring financial stability and effective risk management.

• Uphold Values: Act as an ambassador for SV2, role-modelling our core values: Inform, Support, Protect, and Empower.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
SV2 is committed to equality and diversity. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those currently under-represented on charity boards, to ensure a wide range of perspectives. All appointments are made on merit through a transparent recruitment process.

Please download the information pack below.

SV2 Trustee recruitment pack 2026 - Download


SV2 Volunteer (Promotional Events/Raising Awareness Only)

SV2 has been supporting victims and survivors of sexual abuse since 1994, and today provides a range of services to anyone in Derbyshire and Derby City who has experienced sexual abuse, assault or violence, including their friends and family members. We support people irrespective of age, gender or when the abuse occurred.

We are looking to recruit a team of events volunteers to help raise awareness of SV2 services at external events, celebrations and various festivals across Derbyshire.

Requirements: You must be over the age of 18 along with having great communication and interpersonal skills. You must be flexible and willing to volunteer at various locations including outside events on a rota basis with the expectation of approximately 1-2 events per month (travel expenses will be covered).

You must be enthusiastic about raising awareness of sexual abuse. You will also need access to a car with business insurance which can be used to transport marketing material such as banners and leaflets to events for this role.

If you think you have the right skills and experience, then we are keen to hear from you.

Responsibilities: You will be working with a small team of volunteers to provide a visible presence in order to promote SV2 services and raise aware of sexual abuse at various events within the county. At the start and end of the event you will be expected to set up and pack away SV2 promotion materials and banners.

You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a wide range of people. You will need to be non-judgemental and stay calm in sometimes challenging situations.

Please see below for more information and application form.

Application For Volunteering - Download

Volunteer Role Description - Download

Counselling Placements

We do not currently have any placement vacancies however we will advertise here when this changes.
For more information please contact us: Email – help@sv2.org.uk