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The global and anonymous nature of the internet and digital communication presents numerous significant opportunities for wildlife criminals and challenges for those dedicated to stopping them. IFAW pursues a multipronged strategy to tackle wildlife cybercrime that includes working with policymakers, law enforcement agencies, the private sector, civil society organisations, and the general public in order to disrupt the ability of criminals to use the internet and its support systems for the trafficking of wildlife throughout the supply chain. By reducing incentives to participate in the illegal wildlife trade, IFAW improves the conservation status of wildlife in priority habitats and the welfare of individual animals while supporting the development of international best practices in a large, complex and constantly evolving sector.

The Program Manager, Wildlife Cybercrime will lead IFAW’s sub-program focusing on wildlife cybercrime and deliver its strategy, under the Wildlife Crime strategy. The position will contribute to IFAW remaining a recognised leader and convener in this field and strengthening IFAW conservation programs’ impacts as well as programs implemented by governments, NGOs or other organisations, such as the Coalition to end wildlife trafficking online. The position will provide support to program and country project managers and staff and will be responsible for ensuring both internal and external projects are implemented in compliance with the highest standards and are in line with IFAW internal procedures and with those of any external funding partners.

In recognition that this is a niche and growth area for IFAW, the Program Manager, Wildlife Cybercrime will actively participate in the identification and winning of new funding opportunities and in generating and participating in connections with other potential funders or supporters as required.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IFAW’s sub-program focusing on wildlife cybercrime, including but not limited to developing and implementing strategies, contributing and reporting against IFAW programmatic objectives, expanding and strengthening external networks, coordinating cross-regional work, and managing and delivering both internal and external projects to a high standard, according to work plans and institutional strategies, on time and within budget.
• Ensure IFAW remains a recognised leader in wildlife cybercrime by ensuring the organisation's work evolves to reflect new challenges and opportunities for growth through innovation and collaboration.
• To act as a thought leader for IFAW and contribute to the development and utilisation of international best practices for tackling wildlife cybercrime.
• Provide support to the strategic direction and evolution of the Wildlife Crime Program, including but not limited to the identification, winning, and implementation of new projects.
• Identify and create opportunities for cross-programmatic work and collaborate to ensure IFAW priorities are considered in the policy sphere.
• Act as a spokesperson for the cybercrime portfolio, representing the organization to, and building positive relationships with, NGO’s, politicians, Government officials, business representatives, other key contacts, and all media platforms.
• Oversee the development and utilization of IFAW internal Monitoring and Evaluation systems to record data from wildlife cybercrime activities.
• Work with Institutional Giving, other program relevant colleagues, and Development to identify and win funding opportunities.
• In collaboration with IFAW Financial colleagues, utilize IFAW tools and systems to manage budgets as necessary, including having oversight and authority over the Global Cybercrime budget.
• Work closely with IFAW Communications team to develop and implement a project Communications Plan that communicates the full range of IFAW activities relating to wildlife cybercrime.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• BS/BA degree preferred.  MS/MA degree in biological, social science, public policy, economics, forensic science, criminology or related field ideal.
• High level of professionalism – the mix of dependability, initiative, industry, and ability to make sound judgments within agreed guidelines that will earn respect and achieve success in chaotic, fast-moving, and high-pressure environments. Ability to both work unsupervised and as part of a team, as well as manage and mentor a team, including without direct authority, to meet deadlines and deal with a demanding and complex workload, and flexible working hours.
• Demonstrated experience leading a dispersed team and influencing activities without direct management authority. Preferred minimum of 5 years of working experience in project management.
• Experience handling several projects at any one given time across multiple time zones, including scheduling and budgeting, ability to plan effectively, and attention to detail.
• Preferred minimum 2 years of working experience on wildlife crime and, if possible, including wildlife cyber-enabled crime-specific issues. Expertise in OSINT, digital forensics, and the management of sensitive information, including e-evidence and collaboration with law enforcement, are a plus.
• A demonstrable network or evidence of collaborative working with other NGOs in conservation, animal welfare, organised crime, or corruption-related communities. Existing relationships with other key stakeholders in conservation, such as private sector, law enforcement agencies, IGOs, and governmental institutions, are a plus.
• Strong writing, media, and verbal communication skills, including developing professional reports and grant applications to funding partners. Demonstrable experience participating and speaking at public events and in the media. Track records in successfully leading restricted funding proposals.
• Team player who understands when and how to involve senior management in making decisions and understands and can work within a matrix management system.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal. Fluency and competency in any other language is a plus.
• Culturally sensitive, demonstrable experience of working across different countries and cultures.

UK Office Benefits

• 8% employer pension contribution
• 25 days’ holiday + public holidays + 5 discretionary days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Modern office
• Dog friendly office

At IFAW, we aim to create and foster a workforce that reflects and contributes to the diverse, global community in which we work to improve the lives of both animals and people. We are dedicated to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion so we actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.

To apply, please submit CV and letter of interest via our website.

Public Policy Manager (12 Month Contract)

Starting Salary: £46,819 - £50,562 (inc London Weighting)

Contract: Temporary - 12 months

Location: Romero House, London

Hybrid working with at least 40% of your time in the London Office.

Job Profile

This role is responsible for ensuring that CAFOD has strong, well researched and robust policy positions across our core advocacy areas, including – but not limited to - climate, debt, food systems and aid. You will work with programmes colleagues to ensure CAFOD’s policy positions are strongly rooted in the experience of our overseas partners and promotes their voices and perspectives. This post will also provide support and advice to our international programmes on advocacy development, research and monitoring.

This role will also work closely with colleagues across UK Advocacy, Campaigns, Government Relations and Media to ensure CAFOD has credible advocacy plans which are effectively influencing decision-makers.  

The post holder will be responsible for line managing four policy posts and will be managed by the Director of Advocacy and Communications

Key Responsibilities

Ensure CAFOD’s policy and advocacy work is robust and rooted in the experience of our partners and provide support to international partners.

• Support the development of key policy positions across our advocacy areas and ensure these are developed strategically and take in to account the experience of our partners, Catholic Social Teaching and current political trends, both in the UK and domestically.
• Work cross-organisationally to help develop and deliver advocacy plans which are well targeted towards the appropriate decision makers.
• Working closely with relevant policy leads, take the lead on signing off public policy positions, statements and external briefs directed towards decision makers.
• Provide oversight of CAFOD’s policy positions and advocacy plans, ensuring consistency and balancing priorities to enable us to deliver across different thematic areas.  
• Work as part of the International Programme Leadership Team (IPLT) and its individual members to ensure strong links with the international programme and provide guidance, expertise and support for advocacy work across CAFODs programmes. Especially in support of our aim of local leadership and equitable partnerships.
• Work closely with international teams on the delivery of the Global Advocacy Programme on Food Systems and Land.
• Provide policy advice to the Director of CAFOD and other Executive members.

Work closely with other Teams to bring about change through CAFODs advocacy work.

• To be an active member of the Advocacy, Communications and Education Leadership Team. Through which priorities for our advocacy work will be discussed and agreed,planning, budgeting, reviewing, approving and managing change and ensuring effective communication across the Group

• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of joint advocacy strategies across the organisation working particularly closely with the Campaigns Outreach and Campaigns and External Networks Managers.

Develop CAFODs relationships with decision-makers and other organisations to best affect the change we’re seeking. 

• Represent CAFOD at policy and lobby meetings, especially with civil servants 
• Represent CAFOD in public meetings
• Support the Government and Parliamentary Relations Co-ordinator on engagement with Special Advisers and others
• Manage CAFOD’s policy relationship with other NGOs such as via Bond, CIDSE and CI groups.
• Act as a CAFOD spokesperson for media interviews

Manage the Policy Leads and support accountability

• Manage four members of staff: the Lead Economist, Lead Analysts on Food Systems, Climate and the Food Systems and Business and Human Rights Adviser.
• Ensure that the different policy areas are working as closely as appropriate with clear objectives and timelines and monitoring mechanisms.

• Efficiently and effectively manage the budget and grants including planning, forecasting, monitoring and reporting
• Manage internal reporting on KPI’s, organisational outcomes and advocacy strategies to the Exec and Board. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Person Specification

1. Proven experience of working on policy development and implementation with a good understanding of how UK government departments work
2. Experience of working with UK government officials and elected representatives.
3. Experience of successfully running advocacy campaigns that have resulted in meaningful policy change, preferably on international issues.
4. Good understanding and experience of working with partners overseas, developing advocacy and research projects with them.
5. Good knowledge of the UK and international political arena and events, and an understanding of how to influence change.
6. Understanding of the Catholic church and knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching.
7. Excellent inter-personal skills with experience of working with multiple external stakeholders, and as part of a team.
8. A track record of strong written and spoken communication skills.
9. Leadership skills, with experience of project management and/or people management.
10. Highly organised, able to manage a busy workload and consistently meet deadlines.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.

Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

Overview of the Projects Manager – Central Asia role and the team

The Projects Manager – Central Asia will join the projects team and interface with new and existing project partners in areas where the Church is persecuted and/or suffering. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating and overseeing projects in Central Asia that align with Barnabas Aid’s mission and objectives. It involves managing the entire project lifecycle, from proposal evaluation and grant administrant to monitoring and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of suffering Christians through effective grant management.

Overview of the Projects Manager – South Asia role and the team

The Projects Manager – South Asia will join the projects team and interface with new and existing project partners in areas where the Church is persecuted and/or suffering. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating and overseeing projects in South Asia that align with Barnabas Aid’s mission and objectives. It involves managing the entire project lifecycle, from proposal evaluation and grant administration to monitoring and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of suffering Christians through effective grant management.

This post is open to women only  under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.  We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability.Job Title: Head of Enabling Services

Location:  Pathway Project Lichfield Office Based

Salary: £ 30,000- 33,000  

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours per week 9am x 5pm

Responsible to:  Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Responsible for: Fundraising and outreach, data, volunteers and general office team

Direct Reports:  4

This role is open to women only

About Pathway Project

We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire.

We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations.

We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear.

Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year.

We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice.

We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us.

Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led.

Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Why work for us?

Pathway Project is an inspiring  place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy.

We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion  for excellence in service delivery.

Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.

It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.

We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority  or under-represented groups.

We offer the following benefits:

• 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
• A competitive pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families

We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.

JOB SUMMARY

Taking overall responsibility for the office-based functions that enable Pathway Project to undertake client facing work, she will provide direct line management for the Pathway Project Data analyst, Fundraising, Office administration and Awareness teams.  She will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality support to the volunteers who choose to support our Charity whilst ensuring staff and volunteers are well trained to deliver their roles to the best of their ability.

She will collaborate with colleagues to drive the fundraising potential through networking and links within the local community whilst capitalising on all donations of goods, time and funds.

She will support the CEO in her leadership and development of the organisation. She will be expected to demonstrate the Charity’s values by working positively as part of a team, delivering vital high-quality support services and creating a working culture where all are valued and encouraged. 

This post is open to women only  under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.  We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability.

DUTIES OF POST

1. STRATEGY, PLANNING AND CONTROL

a. To contribute to the setting of long-term Objectives, along with the CEO & Board.

b. To contribute to and implement the volunteer strategy to ensure the Charity is offering quality volunteering experiences.

c. To contribute to and implement the outreach and fundraising strategic plan to ensure the Charity is optimising fundraising.

d. To support the Charity to operate to best practice standards, adhering to regulatory and financial controls. Highlighting to the CEO risk which could cause harm to the ongoing operation of the Charity.

e. Ensure Pathway Project reports to funders are accurate, timely and all reporting is aligned to funder requests.

f. To contribute to and implement the training strategy to ensure the Charity is offering quality staff and volunteer training and development.

2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 

a. To manage a budget for volunteers and fundraising ensuring return on investment can be quantified and resources are capitalised on.

b. To provide financial oversight on proposed fundraising activities or projects, including consideration on cost, ROI and income source where applicable.

c. To efficiently manage and procure goods that will create and generate income and report on the ROI for these goods.

d. To manage the recording of all donations of goods, services or products and ensure accurate reporting of donation usage.

e. To support the CEO in the sourcing of funding opportunities and complete any required applications and data returns as per funding guidelines.

3. GOVERNANCE & REPORTING 

a. To work with the CEO to produce reporting to the Trustee board that shows an accurate reflection of the charity’s performance.

b. To support in the development of a suite of monthly reporting for the Charity to funders.

c. To ensure funder and grant maker reporting is submitted efficiently and accurately in a timely manner as per the funder’s requirements.

d. To maintain up to date policies and procedures in respect to your areas of business.

e. To provide support and guidance to the CEO in all aspects of enabling services.

f. To ensure accurate record keeping and data security.

4. LEADERSHIP 

a. To provide role model leadership to the Pathway Project, embodying the charity’s values and behaviours.

b. To provide continuous development to, and performance management of the team, ensuring the highest standards are delivered.

c. To work with the team, CEO and Board to provide a safe, and motivating work environment.

d. To provide line management to all staff within enabling services including the data team, fundraising and administrative teams. 

e. To ensure monthly supervisions are completed for all staff and volunteers

f. To provide direct specialist advice and support to line managers who supervise volunteers or student placements.

5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

a. To support Pathway Project in the maintenance and development of community links and fundraising opportunities.

b. To lead the community engagement and fundraising team to deliver the funding strategy and to create a pipeline that supports the charity to generate income through community-based fundraising, grants, donations and activities.

c. To deliver income generation through the development of a Community Fundraising Group supported by volunteers.

d. To support Pathway Project CEO, managers and Community Engagement Team with driving Pathway Projects social media agenda in order to build community support.

e. To lead the community engagement team to create strong links within the community

f. To attend meetings in the community as and when appropriate. including out of normal office hours if necessary

6. GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

a. To arrange enabling services team or wider staff meetings.

b. To ensure volunteers are recruited and inducted into their new roles effectively with formal role profiles.

c. To ensure there is a formal CPD route for volunteers and we offer the right training at the right time.

d. To ensure there is a formal training plan for staff who supervise volunteers so that every volunteer gets a fantastic experience at Pathway Project.

e. To ensure a record of staff training is maintained and training opportunities are explored regularly.

f. To ensure the volunteer policy and all procedures remain up to date and fit for purpose.

g. To participate in the on-call management rota for accommodation support when covering for staff absence or sickness.

h. To help support the continued use and development of OnTrack case management and database system throughout Pathway Project to ensure the system generates the data that we need to evidence performance.

i. To ensure the safe operation of general office services at the Hope Centre.

j. To deputise for the CEO where required, alongside other management.

7. OTHER DUTIES

a. To participate and contribute as a senior member of staff towards the development of the Pathway Project.

b. To attend and participate in all relevant meetings, including feeding back to management and trustee meetings and the AGM.

c. To represent Pathway Project and the work it does with external agencies, including written reports and presentations.

d. Carrying out any other task that may be required from time to time in the interests of the effective administration and development of the project, including participating in training and delivering presentations.

e. Ensure that all responsibilities are undertaken in an effective, ethical, and appropriate manner, meeting the standards of Pathway Project. 

f. Maintain effective networks with all principal supporters and stakeholders.  To actively seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of Pathway within the local community. 

g. Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required from time to time. 

Person Specification

Essential

Demonstrable experience of working in the domestic abuse charity sector and expert knowledge of the domestic abuse sector.

Experience in managing teams at a high level with strong team building and leadership skills.

An understanding of compliance, quality assurance  and continual service improvement.

Excellent written skills, with experience of writing reports, guidance or briefings specifically for Trustees or Director boards.

Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills, with demonstrable experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

Experience of working in an environment with confidential data

The ability to write  impactful, clear and concise  applications for bids, grants, trusts and foundations.

The ability to lead teams to demonstrate excellent customer service  delivery for all stakeholders, clients and partners.

Understanding and experience of partnership working in a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary setting

Ability to use your initiative and judgment in dealing with colleagues, partner agencies or trustees without direct supervision

Experience of working with and developing teams of volunteers

An understanding that in small charities we often “roll up our sleeves” and support other areas to reach a team objective.

An understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities in employment and in-service delivery.

 Desirable

Experience of or a good understanding of funders, reporting structures and the expectations placed on charities by funders.

Strong and confident networker who builds effective relationships.

Experience of working to and with budgets and managing budgets to ensure best value for money.

The ability to write  impactful, clear and concise  applications for bids, grants, trusts and foundations.

A desire to be part of a process to develop better responses to domestic abuse and evidence of a commitment to this area.

This job description may be subject to review and amendment.  The post holder will be expected to be flexible in her development of the job, and will participate fully, where possible, in all discussions about the nature of her work and the tasks involved.

The post holder must have a commitment to the aims of Pathway Project and uphold all agreed policies and procedures.

This post is open to women only  under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.  We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability.

Applications must be completed and submitted by

5pm on Monday 27th January 2025

Interview date will be Friday 21st February 2025  by invite only

Please complete the online application form found here and email a copy of your CV and a supporting statement covering letter

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Learning, OD and Engagement Partner to work as part of our People & Organisational Development Team.

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.

The role sits within the People and OD team which has two distinct specialisms:

• Core HR, including Resourcing and Volunteer policy and practice
• Learning, OD and Engagement

The Learning, OD and Engagement team will have:

3 x Learning, OD and Engagement Partners

1 x Senior Learning Adviser

1 x Learning Adviser

The role will partner with Managers and Leaders, therefore, collaboration, influence and partnership with a variety of stakeholders is key.

How you will make a difference

The Learning, OD and Engagement Partners support the Associate Director of Learning, OD and Engagement (LODE)  in informing, driving and supporting learning, OD and engagement across the charity, based on a rigorous analysis of needs and ongoing measurement of impact.

The post holder will work closely with the Associate Director, People and their team to ensure that the whole team offering is based on organisational needs.

Interviews for the role will be in 2 stages, with Stage 1 taking place between 27th and 29th January, and Stage 2 taking place on the 4th February. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. 

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation 

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here. 

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate

Salary: £27,000-£29,000 pro rata

Location: HMP Bronzefield

Hours: 21 Hours per week (with the possibility to increase to full time hours)

Contract: Fixed Term – until 31st March 2025 with a possibility of an extension to March 2026

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

The Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate will support women within the prison setting, provide pre-release support, focused on Accommodation, Finance, debt & benefits, Family & significant others and Social inclusion including ‘through the gate’ support.

This exciting new role will be based in HMP Bronzefield and will support in developing referral pathways for women and work in partnership with different departments and services within the prison as well as those in the community. You will co-design an action plan with women accessing support, enabling you to support them to address their accommodation, finance, debt and benefits and health needs and any risks in relation to the interventions identified, as they prepare for release. The role will involve a combination of casework-based approach with delivery of programmes and courses, along with a signposting and advice service for the women in custody.

You will have demonstrable experience and understanding of working with women in a challenging multi-agency environment, ideally working with prisoners and/or their families.

You will build strong relationships with the Pre Release teams to ensure clients are able to maintain or access suitable accommodation, finance, benefits and debt, family and social inclusion support including negotiating terms on behalf of the women. Ensure that interventions are responsive to and meet the needs of women from diverse and minoritised backgrounds. This, together with referrals to wider partner organisations in the community, will ensure additional support needs are addressed post-release and continuity of support exists.

A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential

About You:

To be successful as the Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate you will need the below experience and skills:

Knowledge and experience of the criminal justice system obtained through academic study, experience of working in the criminal justice system (or closely associated social system).

The ability and experience as a caseworker delivering gender specific and trauma responsive interventions which support resettlement and rehabilitation of female adults in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons.

You will possess excellent organisational skills, excellent communication skills and be able to work in a prison environment whilst remaining calm.

Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of managing a caseload including maintaining and updating records, remaining focused on action plan goals, and keeping to deadlines

You will have the ability to complete trauma informed, support and action plans in collaboration with the woman; to support in addressing their multiple and individual needs and enable them to engage with services, which will result in timely and prescribed outcomes being achieved.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.

Closing Date for Applications: 13th October 2024

Interviews are taking place on: 21st & 23rd October 2024

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Employee eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

Organisation wide away days

Thorough induction and training

Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

About Woman’s Trust

Domestic abuse has blighted women’s lives throughout history. We’ve been helping women in London recover from its effects since 1996. Our specialist counselling transforms the mental health and wellbeing of women who have suffered physical, emotional or sexual abuse, financial exploitation or coercive control, and we have assisted well over 15,000 people to date. Add your skills to our closely-knit all-female team and you can help thousands more on the road to recovery.

About the role

This is a newly created position at Woman’s Trust, reflecting the critical need for impactful insights and evaluation of our services. The Data Insights Manager will lead, motivate, and develop an efficient and dynamic insights team and will strategically work with the Service Delivery team to turn the data collected by Woman’s Trust into actionable insights, so that we can better support the women accessing our services.

This role will be responsible for the smooth running and development of reporting and analysis tools across Woman’s Trust, so that staff can use our internal service data to inform their ongoing work and decision making.

To ensure that Woman’s Trust is feeding data learnings into our organisational development and service reviews, the Data Insight Manager will ensure the team are asking the right questions, pick out trends in the data with distinct themes, challenge our staff to collect and report accurate data and help to evolve our data practices. The Data Insight Manager will create ways in which Woman’s Trust can utilise its data to improve and expand our services as well as undertaking relevant ad hoc research projects, both internal and external, to ensure Woman’s Trust is seen as a leader in its field in producing sector relevant reports, presentations and papers.

The Data Insight Manager will take ownership of concisely communicating insights from our data and research to both internal and external stakeholders in innovative and engaging ways. The role will deliver on Woman’s Trust’s strategic priorities with regards to service contracts, data, monitoring and evaluation. You will not only mentor and develop capacity within your own team but act as a data advocate, enhancing the relationship between the front-line workers Woman’s Trust’s work and the staff managing the contractual obligations.

Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (4 days).

Location: Based at Woman’s Trust’s office, Paddington, NW1/hybrid working.

Benefits 

• Flexible working
• 25 days' holiday (up to 5 days' maximum accrued after 5 year of service)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 3% pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The application pack including the job description and person specification can be downloaded below or from our website. 

To apply, please send your CV and a personal statement. 

In your email, please provide us with the details of two referees. We require their name, contact information (including email), and relationship to you. One of these should be from a current or previous employer. Referees will not be contacted until an offer of employment is made.

Closing date: 23:59 on 7th January 2025, however applications will be processed on a regular basis and successful candidates will be invited to an interview. 

Interviews will be held w/c 13th January 2025.

This post is open to female applicants only – the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.