We are recruiting for a Housing IGVA to join our team in Barking & Dagenham; the scope on this job involves:

• Job Title: Housing IGVA
• Location: Barking & Dagenham
• Salary: £29,701.36 per annum
• Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
• Hours: 37.5

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Housing Independent Gender Violence Advocate (IGVA) to join our service in Barking and Dagenham, supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse. This is a vital role that works in close partnership with the Housing Department, with the post‑holder co‑located three days per week in person to strengthen joint working and improve outcomes for survivors.

The Housing IGVA will provide specialist support and advocacy, working alongside housing colleagues to ensure survivors’ safety, needs, and experiences are fully understood and responded to. The role involves advocating on behalf of clients, conducting risk assessments, developing safety plans, and making appropriate referrals to internal and external support services. The post‑holder will also provide professional guidance and insight to housing staff to enhance trauma‑informed practice.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and partnership‑working skills, the ability to maintain professional boundaries, and a clear commitment to empowering women on their recovery journey. Relevant lived experience and/or professional experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse will be highly valued, alongside empathy, resilience, and a solutions‑focused approach.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference at a critical point in survivors’ lives, while also developing specialist knowledge of housing systems and safeguarding practice.

Closing date: 9.00am on 13 May 2026

Interview date: 27 May 2026

Benefits:
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

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We are recruiting for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join our team in Warwickshire.

• Job Title: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
• Location: Warwickshire
• Salary: £26,701.36 per annum
• Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence.

We are looking for a skilled, values driven IDVA who is committed to challenging inequality, reducing harm, and improving safety for adults and children affected by domestic abuse. You will bring relevant professional experience, strong skills in assessment, engagement, safety planning and communication, and the ability to work safely in complex and high risk situations. We are seeking people who can hold clear boundaries and accountability while offering empathy, curiosity and respect. You will work in a trauma informed, survivor centred and strengths based way, recognising each survivor as the expert in their own life. You will understand how gendered power, oppression and structural barriers shape survivors’ experiences, and you will be confident applying these principles in your practice.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 27 April 2026

Interview Date: 6 May 2026

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Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £25,857.12 per annum
Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (31/03/2027)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence.

We are looking for a skilled, values driven IDVA who is committed to challenging inequality, reducing harm, and improving safety for adults and children affected by domestic abuse. You will bring relevant professional experience, strong skills in assessment, engagement, safety planning and communication, and the ability to work safely in complex and high risk situations. We are seeking people who can hold clear boundaries and accountability while offering empathy, curiosity and respect. You will work in a trauma informed, survivor centred and strengths based way, recognising each survivor as the expert in their own life. You will understand how gendered power, oppression and structural barriers shape survivors’ experiences, and you will be confident applying these principles in your practice.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

For more information about this role and to apply, please click this link: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) | CIPHR iRecruit .

Closing Date: 09:00am 23 March 2026

Interview Date: 31 March 2026

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Domestic Abuse Act 2021

Campaigning by survivors, activists and Women’s Aid secured many vital changes to the Act. A key change being that children were recognised as “victims in their own right”, meaning children are survivors, rather than just witnesses of abuse.

No Woman Turned Away

The No Woman Turned Away project supports women and their children fleeing domestic abuse, who face barriers when trying to access a safe refuge. 

A team of specialist domestic abuse practitioners responds to referrals from VAWG organisations and offer personalised support to survivors of domestic abuse in their search for a safe space to live. This includes refuge searches and liaising with other professionals.

Family Justice

Women’s Aid has been campaigning tirelessly for over 20 years to ensure that children’s safety is prioritised in the family courts. Publishing reports and running campaigns to highlight the failings of the justice system in protecting children. 

Child First

Our Child First campaign started in 2016 and calls on the government and all family courts agencies to make the family court process safer for women and children survivors of domestic abuse. We want an end to avoidable child deaths as a result of unsafe child contact with dangerous perpetrators of domestic abuse. 

Hear Them or Grieve Them campaign 

In 2016 we published our Nineteen Child Homicides report and nearly a decade on we published a second report: Nineteen More Child Homicides. This research found that in the last 30 years, 67 children have been killed by a parent who was also a perpetrator of domestic abuse, in circumstances relating to unsafe child contact. Our ‘Hear Them or Grieve Them’ campaign shines a light on the lost lives of these children and asks the government to hear children’s voices and protect them from unsafe family court practices. 

Presumption of parental involvement

After a decade-long campaign by Women’s Aid, our survivor ambassador Claire Throssell MBE, and countless survivors, are delighted the government has finally made the historic decision to repeal the legal presumption of parental involvement. This is a major campaign win which will help save lives and gets us one step closer on our mission to keep women and children safe. Now we’ve got commitment to changed the law, we’re calling for a whole-system approach to centre children’s voices in the courts, and beyond. 

The Monster Who Came To Tea 

In 2025 Women’s Aid launched a sobering children’s book the ‘Monster Who Came to Tea’ calling on the Government to improve  government funding does not reflect the reality of domestic abuse, leaving vital services struggling to meet the needs of women and their children without any dedicated funding. 

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Data and Directory Assistant

Location: Remote – UK based, with occasional travel to London/Bristol required
Salary: £26,400 per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible)
Length of contract:  Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Closing date: We reserve the right to adapt the advert at any time per organisational circumstances and to close this vacancy early for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis

Who are Women’s Aid?

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of just under 180 organisations which provide over 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

Our support services, which include our Live Chat, the Survivors’ Forum, the No Woman Turned Away Project, the Survivor’s Handbook, Love Respect (our dedicated website for young people), the national Women’s Aid Directory and our advocacy projects, help thousands of women and children every year.

Purpose of the Data and Directory Assistant: 

The Data and Directory Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support and carrying out data collection and data entry activities to maintain the Routes to Support directory of information on local violence against women and girls (VAWG) services and refuge vacancies. This will include being initial contact for internal and external queries about Routes to Support and following standard processes to maintain the accuracy of information in the directory. The Data and Directory Assistant will be diligent with details and responsive to internal and external need, with guidance and support from the wider Membership, Research and Evaluation team.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Data and Directory Assistant:

• Maintain the Routes to Support database of information on local violence against women and girls (VAWG) services and refuge vacancies
• Be the initial contact for the Routes to Support inbox, using email template responses to respond to routine enquiries about Women’s Aid’s directory resources, maintaining subscriptions and providing support to users, escalating complex enquiries to the Senior Officer where relevant.
• Compile a list of services eligible for inclusion in Routes to Support for the Senior Officer to review; follow processes to support the administration of applications including filing application documentation and sharing with the Senior Officer for review; and carry out all associated tasks to add services to the directory.
• Maintain the accuracy of VAWG service information in the directory in line with processes for updating and checking entries.
• Distribute training materials for users of Women’s Aid’s directory resources.
• Coordinate the invoicing process for subscriptions to Women’s Aid directory resources.
• Support the promotion of the Routes to Support project including providing content for member’s bulletins, ensuring web copy is up to date and assisting with other activities promoting Routes to Support.
• Support with work of the Routes to Support Steering Group, including meeting scheduling, preparing papers and taking minutes.
• Ensure that service information on Routes to Support is kept updated and accurate, moderating update requests and liaising with local VAWG services, and collecting data as required.
• Distribute Freedom of Information Requests to local authorities, including sending the request to relevant authorities and processing responses.
• Support with other data collection and data entry work as required, following internal process documentation under the supervision of Senior Officers.

What we are looking for in our Data and Directory Assistant:

• A non-judgmental approach to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and a clear understanding of the gendered nature of violence against women and girls.
• Awareness of the experiences of women from a diverse range of backgrounds and different needs.
• Data-entry experience
• Experience in communication and promotion with a range of audiences
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone manner
• Good level of computer literacy (including internet and database applications and Microsoft office).
• Accurate data-entry skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative: initiate, plan and prioritise work, work to tight deadlines and respond to urgent unplanned demands.

Benefits of joining us as our Data and Directory Assistant include:

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
• Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution.
• Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies
• Wellness and Support: including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling helpline, a ‘Headspace’ app for mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions.
• Making a Genuine Difference: in a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England.

How to apply 

Please read the job description and person specification before applying. Follow this link:  to complete your application form and upload your CV. 

NB:

• Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010
• All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK.
• Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women.
• Please read our Single Sex Statement on the Women’s Aid Website
• Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success, please apply ASAP.

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Other info:                  This post is restricted to women under schedule 9, Part 1, Equalities Act 2010

OVERVIEW

Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service (Rising Sun) is an independent charity in Kent working to prevent domestic abuse and improve the lives of survivors and their children suffering from its effects. We have an ambitious vision for a world in which women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.

Our team provide a range of services to adults and children who’ve experienced domestic abuse. We understand the impact of domestic abuse on survivors, so we listen to individual needs and respond in a trauma informed way. We provide one-to-one support and also deliver therapeutically informed group programmes to help survivors to recognise healthy/unhealthy behaviours in relationships and to understand the impact of domestic abuse. Bringing survivors together validates experiences and enables them to draw strength from one another.

JOB PURPOSE

As one of our High Support Needs IDVAs you will be part of our experienced and dedicated adult team reporting to the HSN IDVA Manager covering the Ashford District area, and your role will include a mixture of remote and office working. You’ll be providing a high-quality, frontline service to survivors of domestic abuse and play a crucial role in advocacy, risk assessment, safety planning and empowerment for our clients with more complex needs. You will assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse which are impacting their situation, and help them to regain control of their lives. You will support them to make informed and safe choices and to move forward.

Alongside working with survivors, you will develop and maintain productive relationships with partner organisations to strengthen multi-agency working and improve service outcomes for survivors.

We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for supporting people who is confident, resilient and has the ability to build strong relationships.

You will have experience of delivering domestic abuse interventions with survivors, including some whose individual circumstances are more complex. This might include clients with issues such as homelessness, poor mental health or drugs and alcohol use.

The nature of this work and being exposed to survivors’ trauma and challenges can have a negative impact on our own wellbeing as support workers, and therefore good self-awareness and the ability to recognise our own needs and put in place appropriate boundaries is essential. All team members are expected to exercise self-care and attend regular clinical supervision to mitigate the potential impact of vicarious trauma.

As part of our passionate and committed team of approximately 50 staff, our aspiration is that you will thrive and develop in this varied role. You will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who are impacted by domestic abuse.

Equal Opportunities

Rising Sun is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise intersecting identities, and value what having a diverse team brings, both in terms of effectively responding to client needs, and engaging with each other at work. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups, as we are on a journey to increase diversity in our team. Flexible working is available in most roles, and we strive to accommodate the needs of all applicants and team members.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high quality case work support and information to victims/survivors who have experienced domestic and/ or sexual violence and have high support needs.
• Support those who are experiencing domestic and sexual abuse to access services to keep themselves (and their children) safe and address their needs
• Identify and assess the needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist while taking a trauma informed approach
• Provide 1:1 support to survivors in the Ashford, Canterbury and Folkestone and Hythe districts, either over the phone, in community venues or at Rising Sun offices
• Manage a caseload in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and adhere to confidentiality
• Work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and building positive working-relationships with team members
• Attend regular clinical supervision and case review meetings
• Hold weekly information and advice drop in sessions and facilitate relevant programmes when required i.e. Freedom Programme
• Participate in street walks to meet and build relationships and trust with street homeless
• Advocate for high risk victims with agencies who can help to address the domestic abuse by:
  • Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to domestic abuse victims and how your role fits into them.
  • Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to survivors including in relation to legal options, housing, health and finance.
  • Effective partnership working with all key agency partners (including housing and other specialist services, such as drug and alcohol support) to address the safety of high risk victims and ensuring that their safety plans are coordinated particularly through the MARAC (multi-agency risk assessment conference).
• Identify training opportunities and provide training and support for housing staff and other relevant agencies as appropriate
• Work with volunteers (where appropriate) to enhance the capacity of the service
• Be responsible for personal well-being and exercise appropriate self-care
• Attend wider team meetings to share learning and feed into organisational developments
• Ensure that the service user is at the heart of all service delivery by encouraging participation in service development and reporting on their recommendations and complaints
• Be willing and available to work occasional evenings and weekends to support wider team activities such as representing Rising Sun at events (time off in lieu can be taken)
• Ensure publicity materials are effectively distributed as well as contributing to the development of literature

General

• At all times work professionally and to a high standard, setting an example to the wider team and external partners
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development, being responsible for personal learning and keeping up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role
• At all times protect the safety and security of the Rising Sun, service users, staff, volunteers and buildings, and the confidentiality of records and other information
• Uphold the rights of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, and proactively assess the gender specific, trauma informed needs and the safety of children and women to ensure that any risks/needs identified are addressed, having full regard to Rising Sun Safeguarding Children policy and Safeguarding Adults policy
• Ensure the effective implementation of Rising Sun’s policies and procedures and uphold the core values of the Rising Sun.
• Work across teams and undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, as may reasonably be expected.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills and attitudes. (D = Desirable)

Qualifications

• An accredited VAWG/domestic abuse qualification, e.g. IDVA / DAPA (D)
• Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) qualification (D)

Knowledge and Experience

• A good understanding of the causes and dynamics of domestic abuse including its impact on survivors, children and young people, families and communities.
• A sound working knowledge of housing, welfare and policy relating to domestic and sexual violence
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures and legislation (adults and children)
• At least two years’ experience of working directly with survivors affected by domestic abuse
• Experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse with complex needs for example homelessness, mental health issues, drugs and alcohol dependency (D)
• Experience of managing own case load, working under pressure and prioritising workload
• Experience of risk assessment and management, and safety planning
• Experience of multi-agency partnership work
• Experience of facilitating group programmes (D)
• Experience of delivering training (D)

Skills and attributes

• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Personal resilience
• Good self-awareness and ability to exercise effective self-care
• Competent in the use of Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel and Power Point
• Effective negotiation, advocacy and interpersonal skills, at all levels
• Ability to collect and collate data and write reports as appropriate to this role
• Ability to be self-motivating, work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to liaise and work well with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong crisis management skills 

Other

• A good understanding of cultural issues, and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• A commitment to the values and ethos of Rising Sun
• A commitment to fostering innovation in working practice
• A flexible approach to your work
• A commitment to respecting and valuing service users’ perspectives and involvement in Rising Sun
• Able to drive and have access to a reliable car (D) (the post holder will be required to attend meetings and events across our areas of work)

Please download and fill out an application form from our website if you feel that this role would be a good fit for you, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the person specification in your personal statement: https://www.risingsunkent.com/get-involved/join-the-team

For further information about Rising Sun, visit our website at www.risingsunkent.com. If you have any questions about your application or wish to discuss the role further please contact Emma at emma19@risingsunkent.com or 07394 567034.

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Established in 1999, Next Link is the leading provider of domestic abuse services to women and children in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. At Next Link we are committed to providing holistic, empowering and personalised support and advocacy to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. With a focus on survivors’ safety and recovery; we believe the provision of flexible support tailored to survivors’ needs can be transforming, helping to maximise independence and self-determination so survivors can make informed choices.

In return for joining us, we will offer you:

• Up to 30 days annual leave (depending on length of service)
• 3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)
• Mindful Employer Plus Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Health & Wellbeing programme
• Facility to Work from Home once fully trained

About the role:

This post is based within Next Link Domestic abuse services to provide a high-quality service and co-ordinated package of on-going emotional and practical support to CYP who are suffering effects from the trauma of, or have experienced domestic abuse.

This post will work within an integrated team within Next Link Domestic abuse services based in South Glos.

Key duties and responsibilities of our Female* Part Time Children’s Safe House Worker:

Welcoming women and their children into the refuge and providing them with support to meet their practical and emotional needs
To ensure that a high standard of information, advice and temporary accommodation is provided for women and their children who have suffered mental or physical abuse.
To assist with the smooth running of the refuge on a day-to-day basis including ensuring the building is maintained in good order and meets the requirements of health and safety.
To work in partnership with support workers, other families in the refuge regarding to meet the needs of children living in the safe house
Develop individual support plans for each child in the safe house as required
To help children begin the healing process of working through their traumatic experiences of domestic abuse and change.
To help organise and supervise children’s activities during the day and after school as needed.  These can be on and off the premises.
To report child protection concerns or issues without question and to ensure that child welfare is ensured in accordance with Next Links Safeguarding Policies.
This is not an exhaustive list of your duties and outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post.

What we are looking for in our ideal Female* Part Time Children’s Safe House Worker:

·         Numeracy and literacy to GCSE level/NVQ 2 or equivalent

·         Ability to assess the support needs of families, specifically children and young people who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse

·         Ability to proactively organise and develop child centred activity programme that meets the needs of diverse CYP

·         Demonstrable knowledge of child protection issues and a wider understanding of safeguarding relating to vulnerable adults and children, including how and when to report concerns

·         Demonstrable experience of being proactive rather than reactive: focuses on preventing problems in the future rather than just resolving immediate issues

·         Experience of working in a team setting and demonstrating strong interpersonal communication skills

·         A current, full driving licence and access to a car is required for this role

If you are motivated, resourceful and passionate please apply now to join us as our Female* part time Children’s Safe House Worker and contribute to the valuable work Next Link and its wider services, delivering hope and support to survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

How to apply:

Please download the application pack from our website and complete the short application form.  Please submit your application by 9am Friday 12th September 2025.  Please do not send CVs.  Interviews will be held w/c 15th September 2025.

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Senior Policy Officer

Location:   Remote
Salary:   £34,200
Length of contract:  9 months
Hours per week:  37
Closing date: We reserve the right to adapt the advert at any time per organisational circumstances and to close this vacancy early for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 
Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis   

Who are Women’s Aid?   

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of just under 180 organisations which provide over 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.  

Our support services, which include our Live Chat, the Survivors’ Forum, the No Woman Turned Away Project, the Survivor’s Handbook, Love Respect (our dedicated website for young people), the national Women’s Aid Directory and our advocacy projects, help thousands of women and children every year. 

Purpose of the Senior Policy Officer: 

The successful candidate will play an integral role in Women’s Aid’s busy and dynamic Policy team, leading on policy development relating to the key issues facing women and children survivors of domestic abuse–including survivors’ experiences of the family justice system, the current cost of living crisis and welfare reform. The Senior Policy Officer will work closely with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders to drive forward Women’s Aid’s policy programme to achieve change for survivors and specialist domestic abuse services, identifying and responding to the crucial policy issues they face, as well as developing evidence-based and survivor-led policy positions, and a range of influential policy materials.

What we are looking for in our Senior Policy Officer: 

•  A thorough understanding of the policy development process and experience of identifying policy problems and working towards and securing policy change.
• An excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on women and children.
• Experience of leading policy development on a range of issues, and delivering evidence based and influential policy positions.
• Experience of building relationships with external stakeholders to build support for policy change, such as politicians and civil servants.
• Experience of analysing evidence and information from a wide range of sources.
• A clear understanding of the work of Women’s Aid, our members and our work on domestic abuse
• Experience of writing and producing policy briefings, reports or other information resources on policy issues.
• Sound knowledge of policy issues related to violence against women and girls.
• Experience of engaging people with lived experience in policy development.
• Experience of collecting, managing and communicating complex policy information for a variety of audiences.
• Experience of managing projects, including producing plans, working across teams and departments and effectively leading their implementation.

Benefits of joining us as our Senior Policy Officer include: 

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days. 

• Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution. 

• Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies 

• Wellness and Support: including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling helpline, a ‘Headspace’ app for mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions. 

• Making a Genuine Difference: in a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England. 

How to apply 

Please read the job description and person specification before applying. You must specify in your email to us when applying that you meet the essential criteria. Follow this link: to complete your application form and upload your CV. 

NB: 

• Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 

• If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. 

• All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK. 

• Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women. 

• Please read our Single Sex Statement on the Women’s Aid Website 

• Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success, please apply ASAP.  

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New Business Development Officer

Location: Hybrid, remote with travel to Bristol / London
Salary: £29,450 (Grade 3) per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible)
Length of contract:  Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Closing date: We reserve the right to adapt the advert at any time per organisational circumstances and to close this vacancy early for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis

Who are Women’s Aid?   

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of just under 180 organisations which provide over 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.  

Our support services, which include our Live Chat, the Survivors’ Forum, the No Woman Turned Away Project, the Survivor’s Handbook, Love Respect (our dedicated website for young people), the national Women’s Aid Directory and our advocacy projects, help thousands of women and children every year. 

Purpose of the New Business Development Officer: 

To play a vital role in advancing Women’s Aid strategy across both earned and voluntary corporate income streams. The post-holder will be responsible for building a pipeline of new business opportunities and converting these into income generation opportunities. Working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, the post-holder will build strong, trusted relationships to expand Women’s Aid’s portfolio – through tailored proposals, events, and other strategic fundraising activities to generate income and achieve ambitious targets. Using confident communication and influencing skills, the role will lead on developing tailored proposals, managing events, and delivering targeted fundraising activities to engage new and existing donors across various departments and industries. 

What we are looking for in our New Business Development Officer: 

• Ideally educated to Degree-level in a relevant field.
• Ability to work sympathetically and appropriately with survivors of domestic violence and specialist service providers.
• An understanding of the experiences, needs and effects of domestic violence on women and children.
• Proven experience of fundraising from corporate partnerships and potential commercial business sources.
• Experience of managing and developing relationships with existing and potential corporates.
• Experience of prospect research and creating successful bespoke proposals or asks for corporates, or other potential high value donors.
• Experience of working systematically to targets and deadlines
• Exceptional organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as oral and written skills
• Good organisation, prioritisation & time management skills

Benefits of joining us as our New Business Development Officer include: 

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days. 

• Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution. 

• Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies 

• Wellness and Support: including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling helpline, a ‘Headspace’ app for mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions. 

• Making a Genuine Difference: in a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England. 

How to apply 

Please read the job description and person specification before applying. You must specify in your email to us when applying that you meet the essential criteria. Follow this link: to complete your application form and upload your CV. 

NB: 

• Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 

• If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. 

• All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK. 

• Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women. 

• Please read our Single Sex Statement on the Women’s Aid Website 

• Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success, please apply ASAP.  

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