Job Description

Role purpose
We are looking for two new members of our Wales Committee
The purpose of the Committee is to further the aims and objectives of Victim
Support in Wales by:

• Providing an advisory and support function for activities conducted within

Wales.

• Acting as a strategic facilitator for partnership engagement in Wales.

• Acting as ambassador for VS in their localities and areas of expertise.

As a Committee member you will:

• Be an ambassador for Victim Support in Wales and for our work.

• Help shape to the strategic direction of Victim Support in Wales.

• Make policy recommendations to the Victim Support Board of Trustees and

support in resolving challenges.

• Define the strategy and risks for Victim Support in Wales.

• Spend time with our services, getting to understand their work.

• Participate in the Committee meetings and make sure that decisions taken at

meetings are implemented.

• Make sure that the needs of victims, witnesses and families affected by tragic

incidents and crime are always at the centre of decisions taken by Victim
Support.
County/ Borough
National
Office location
Hybrid
Full time/Part time
Flexible (Volunteer Only)
Hours per week
Varying hours
Work schedule
4 committee meetings per year
Basic Salary
Voluntary- no salary
Contract type
Volunteering
DBS required?
Enhanced
Police vetting required?
No
Closing Date
30/12/2025
Ref No
6483
Person specification:
Part One
Knowledge and experience

• Demonstrable local links or partnerships in Wales are essential to be

considered for this appointment.

• An understanding of VS's cause through lived experience of crime,

volunteering or knowledge of the criminal justice system.

• We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with

significant experience of working in, or with, the Criminal Justice System
in Wales.

• Ideally, you will have strong relationships with the victims' sector within

Wales.

• Experience within the charity sector as a senior staff or committee member,

and an understanding of how an organisation of our size and complexity
operates.
Part Two
Skills and abilities

• Excellent communication skills, able both to build agreement and challenge

convention.

• Ability to analyse and interpret complex issues, creatively problem solve, and

to constructively challenge where necessary.

• Ideally, political awareness and an ability to influence.

Part Three
Leadership style and behaviours

• Commitment to developing your knowledge and understanding of how

Victim Support in Wales is run, including engagement work with local or
national services.

• Commitment to supporting and promoting VS' purpose, vision and mission,

to our values, and to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Commitment to acting as an active member of committee giving the time

and thought needed.

• Sound independent judgement.

• Emotionally intelligent, low-ego working style.

Applications to be sent to:

Skills Required