The STAR Centre
The STAR Centre

Charity registered in Scotland SC010678

The STAR Centre (previously the Rape Counselling and Resource Centre) offers free and confidential support to anyone, of any ethnicity, aged 13+ who has experienced sexual violence (women, girls, men, boys and those who identify as transgender or non-binary)

Current vacancies

Chief Executive Officer

  • Part time
  • £50,669 – £53,817 pro-rata
  • On site: Ayrshire
  • Closing 6th November 2026

The STAR Centre – Rape Crisis Ayrshire is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (28 hours per week) who will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and high-quality management across the organisation. Her role will be to build capacity and resources for the STAR Centre and to have day to day responsibility for the organisational management of The STAR Centre.

Full details of the requirements for these posts are contained in the application pack.

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Board of Directors Member

  • Management Board
  • Unpaid
  • Hybrid/Remote: Ayrshire
  • Closing 30th November 2026

The STAR Centre – Rape Crisis Ayrshire is seeking new members for our Board of Directors who will help guide the future direction of the organisation as we move forward into an exciting new phase of our development. While previous Board experience would be welcomed, it is not necessary. What we are looking for is women, aged 18 and over, who are committed to delivering support to survivors of any form of sexual violence, abuse, or sexual exploitation no matter when this has occurred in their lives.

The role of Director of The STAR Centre is unpaid although relevant expenses are covered.

All posts within The STAR Centre – Rape Crisis Ayrshire are open women only in line with the Equality Act (2010), Schedule 9, Part 1 and the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, For Women Scotland vs The Scottish Ministers (2025).

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