Women’s Centre Manager (Female)

Nelson Trust; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Women's Centre Manager in Pontypridd. The role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Women's Centre while providing management to keyworkers. The manager will offer gender-responsive and trauma-informed support to women within the Criminal Justice System, focusing on areas such as housing, health, and education to reduce re-offending. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community while ensuring a supportive environment for staff and clients alike.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development programme

Generous pension scheme

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Gender-responsive and trauma-informed practical and emotional support.
• Experience in managing a team and providing line management.
• Commitment to safeguarding and ability to undergo relevant checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily running of the Women’s Centre.
• Provide support and management to keyworkers.
• Empower women to access opportunities for their full potential.

Job description

THE NELSON TRUST

Vacancy: Women's Centre Manager

Location: Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Salary: £30,000pa

Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women’s Centres this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).

The Nelson Trust provides holistic support for women involved with the Criminal Justice System (CJS) under the supervision of the National Probation Service. Women include those serving a community order and women released from HMP Eastwood Park.

The Nelson Trust Women’s Centres offer gender-responsive, trauma-informed practical and emotional support and interventions to address needs including housing, substance misuse, health, finance, previous trauma, children & families, and education, training and employment with the aim of reducing social harms and re-offending whilst empowering women to access opportunities to reach their full potential.

The Nelson Trust Women’s Centres are a unique resource – a safe, women-only space where a wide range of problems related to offending, safety and well-being can be addressed in a warm and supportive environment.

As the Centre Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the Women’s Centre, whilst providing support and line management to keyworkers. You will offer women gender-responsive, trauma-informed practical and emotional support and interventions to address needs with housing, substance misuse, health, finance, previous trauma, children & families and education, training and employment with the aim of reducing social harms and re-offending whilst empowering women to access opportunities to reach their full potential.

The Nelson is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Children & Adults DBS check and Enhanced Level 1 Check

We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.

We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.

Closing Date: 31st December 2025