Jobs in Yorkshire And The Humber

Are you a Biodiversity Net Gain specialist looking for a 9-5 role, rather than the long hours that Consultancy usually expects?  Work life balance really is possible!

Prospectus are delighted to be working with a boutique consultancy who offer their clients all a variety of environmental services through the design and planning process. Our client offers a great office location close to Manchester and a people focussed working environment. We are searching for a someone with at least 12 months post graduate experience or equivalent, with in-depth BNG knowledge, experience of report writing, and experience and an aptitude for a consultancy setting. 

Working with developer clients, you will be involved in exciting placemaking projects within residential projects bit also fabulous education renovations, commercial, and healthcare settings. You will be an integral part of the Biodiversity Net Gain team to ensure the successful delivery of projects. You will see projects through from inception to post-development monitoring, helping to inform design and advise clients along the way.

To learn more, and to receive the full job description, please apply with your CV in the first instance.

As a specialist recruitment practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are invested in supporting you through your application journey.
 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Climate Coalition is seeking a Digital Campaigns Manager to strengthen and expand the impact of the climate and nature movement. This role will play a key part in developing and embedding a strategic approach to coalition campaigning that shifts narratives, diversifies how we reach and engage people, and supports coalition-wide campaigning efforts.

You will work with coalition members and partners to co-create and deliver campaigns that prioritise building and sustaining a movement —ensuring our campaigns and messaging deepen engagement, strengthen networks, and build collective power. You will also lead on the transition of our website into a strategic hub for change, ensuring it serves as a powerful tool to connect, inform, and mobilise.

This is a role for an experienced campaigner who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution—developing long-term approaches while responding to the moment. You will be a skilled facilitator and relationship-builder, bringing people together to align on shared messaging, shape public discourse, and drive systems change.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop and implement a strategic digital campaigns approach that strengthens the coalition’s impact, ensuring messaging, actions and storytelling are delivered with and through members.

• Work closely with the Head of Movement Building to facilitate the co-creation of campaigns with coalition members, ensuring they are packed with engaging content and compelling actions.

• Ensure our campaigns and messaging strengthen coalition-wide engagement, deepen relationships, and build collective power.

• Lead the transition of TCC’s website into a strategic hub for change, ensuring it becomes a central tool for coalition members and the wider public.

• Diversify our reach—exploring and embedding innovative new digital approaches to engage both those already active in climate and nature action and those yet to act.

• Work with members to shape and share compelling narratives that shift public discourse and help build power for the movement.

• Develop and oversee campaign resources and communications materials (including storytelling assets, videos, animations, and social media content) to support coalition-wide campaigns.

• Oversee TCC’s owned communications channels, ensuring messaging, engagement, and outreach efforts are aligned with movement-wide goals, working closely with Secretariat colleagues and coalition members.

• Build a network of trusted contractors and suppliers; brief and manage freelancers and agencies to deliver high-quality content and campaigns.

• Lead on evaluating and sharing digital campaign impact, using insights to strengthen coalition-wide engagement and improve collective campaigning efforts.

• The job description is not exhaustive, and additional tasks may be required as directed by your line manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

ESSENTIAL

• An empathetic individual with strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for building bridges and connections between people and groups from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

• Experience in campaigning and the use of digital communications platforms to mobilise collective action (including e-actions, email, social media and utilising CRMs ).

• Strategic thinker with experience in developing and delivering innovative digital campaign strategies that are designed to build collective power. 

• Passionate about movement-building and coalition working, with a deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• An understanding of the role of civil society and social movements in driving political, social and economic change 

• Strong storytelling and messaging skills, with experience in shaping narratives that inspire action and shift public discourse.

• Experience in campaign communications, including content creation, writing compelling copy for websites and social media that moves people to act.

• A good project manager, able to balance long-term strategic planning with responding to emerging opportunities.

• Experience facilitating collaboration and co-creation across a diverse range of groups, ensuring voices from different backgrounds and perspectives are heard and valued.

• Flexible, adaptive, and innovative—willing to experiment, learn, and iterate based on what works.

• An understanding of digital analytic tools, including SEO

DESIRABLE

• Experience being involved in social movements and campaigning, with experience across a variety of tactics (actions, digital campaigning, political lobbying etc.)

• Have a proven ability to manage high-pressure situations when delivering campaign tactics and actions

• Experience working with insight to develop  engagement strategies to diversify participation in climate and nature action.

• Knowledge of UK political influencing

• Relationships with organisations in the climate, nature, or international development movements.

• Experience working in coalition spaces and managing relationships with a wide range of partners.

• Experience of working with NationBuilder

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, this key leadership role will be pivotal in developing and implementing strategies across events, community initiatives, challenge events, individual giving, and appeals. As Senior Mass Fundraising Lead, you will grow income, foster long-term supporter relationships, and secure vital unrestricted funds to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma.

The successful postholder will lead our mass fundraising efforts to ensure they are high-impact, supporter-focused, and aligned with the charity’s mission. Whether it’s delivering memorable fundraising events, growing challenge participation, or developing and strengthening individual giving programmes, your work will play a crucial role in achieving ambitious income targets to make a meaningful difference in the fight against childhood cancer.

Who are we looking for?

We seek a dynamic and strategic mass fundraising professional with a strong track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies across multiple income streams.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in mass fundraising – including events, community fundraising, challenge events, and individual giving.
• Proven success in developing and executing fundraising strategies to achieve ambitious income targets.
• Strong leadership skills – with the ability to inspire, manage, and develop a high-performing team.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities – effectively engaging donors, supporters, and stakeholders.
• A data-driven and innovative mindset, with experience using CRM systems to optimise fundraising strategies.

See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.  

Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required

First stage interviews: Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Second stage interviews: Tuesday 29th April 2025

As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.

Fundraising Relationships Officer (1-2 days a month in London)

£32,000 per annum | Full-Time | Permanent
Are you looking to build your career in fundraising and relationship management? Join SPANA as our Fundraising Relationships Officer, where you’ll play a key role in supporting high-value donor and corporate fundraising initiatives that transform the welfare of working animals worldwide.

What You’ll Do
As Fundraising Relationships Officer, you will:

• Project-manage donor mailings, appeals, and engagement activities to strengthen relationships with major donors and corporate partners.
• Support the stewardship programme, ensuring high-value donors receive exceptional care and communications.
• Conduct in-depth research to identify and analyse new funding opportunities.
• Maintain and manage a donor prospect pipeline to help grow fundraising income.
• Organise and coordinate high-value fundraising events, ensuring seamless execution.
• Assist with the development of fundraising materials to support donor engagement.
• Provide administrative support, including drafting documents, data entry, and meeting coordination.

Why Choose SPANA?

• Impact-Driven Work: Your role will help secure funding that directly improves the lives of working animals.
• Career Development: Gain valuable fundraising experience and develop skills in donor engagement, research, and events.
• Supportive Team: Work within a collaborative and passionate fundraising department.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid role with 1-2 days per month in the London office and remote working.

What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an organised and proactive individual who:

• Has experience in fundraising, supporter engagement, or a related role.
• Is confident in conducting donor research and maintaining a prospect pipeline.
• Possesses excellent organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
• Can communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Is passionate about animal welfare and committed to SPANA’s mission.

About SPANA
SPANA is dedicated to improving the welfare of working animals worldwide. Through veterinary care, education, and advocacy, we ensure that animals in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities receive the protection and support they deserve.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to support high-value fundraising and make a meaningful impact, apply today. Together, we can create a better future for working animals worldwide.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Fundraising Relationships and Business Development Manager (1-2 days a month in London)
£40,000 per annum | Full-Time or Part-Time Considered | Permanent

Are you an experienced fundraiser passionate about building high-value relationships? Join SPANA as our Fundraising Relationships and Business Development Manager, where you’ll develop corporate partnerships and engage major donors to secure vital funding for the welfare of working animals worldwide.

What You’ll Do
As Fundraising Relationships and Business Development Manager, you will:

• Lead and grow SPANA’s high-value donor and corporate fundraising programme.
• Identify and cultivate new corporate partnerships and major donors to expand income streams.
• Manage and develop relationships with existing high-value supporters, ensuring long-term engagement.
• Develop compelling fundraising proposals, appeals, and stewardship activities to maximise donor commitment.
• Project-manage the development of marketing materials and fundraising events.
• Work closely with internal teams to identify funding opportunities and align donor engagement strategies.
• Support senior stakeholders, including the CEO and Global Director of Fundraising, in donor engagement activities.

Why Choose SPANA?

• Impact-Driven Work: Your fundraising efforts will support vital programmes improving the lives of working animals globally.
• Career Development: Work in a growing team, with opportunities to develop your expertise in major donor and corporate fundraising.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a dedicated team working together to make a tangible difference.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid role with remote working and travel to London 1-2 times per month.
• Part-Time Considered: We are open to part-time arrangements for the right candidate.

What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a proactive fundraiser who:

• Has experience securing income from high-value donors and corporate partnerships.
• Is skilled in developing tailored fundraising proposals and relationship stewardship strategies.
• Can confidently engage senior stakeholders and supporters in fundraising activities.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple projects and priorities.
• Is passionate about animal welfare and SPANA’s mission to protect working animals worldwide.

About SPANA
SPANA is dedicated to transforming the welfare of working animals in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. Through veterinary care, training, and advocacy, we ensure working animals receive the protection and support they deserve. Our fundraising partnerships are crucial in driving this mission forward.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to lead high-value fundraising initiatives and make a real impact, apply today. Together, we can create a better future for working animals worldwide.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Temporary Charity Shop Manager
Location: Stanhope, County Durham
Duration: 2-3 months
Pay: £14.17 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm | Saturday, 10am – 1pm
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established charity that is seeking a Temporary Charity Shop Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a community-focused retail space, working with volunteers to maximise income and create a welcoming environment for customers and supporters.
About the Role
As Shop Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the store, ensuring smooth operations, excellent customer service, and strong volunteer support. Your leadership will play a key role in driving sales and supporting the charity’s vital work.
Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the shop’s daily operations, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Leading and supporting a team of volunteers, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Overseeing stock donations, pricing, and display to maximise sales.
• Handling financial processes, including daily cashing up and banking.
• Ensuring all health and safety policies are followed to maintain a safe and organised shop.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in retail management or a similar supervisory role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support volunteers.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, community-focused approach.
• Basic financial administration skills, including handling daily takings.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Head of Finance and Operations

Could you be the talented Head of Finance and Operations that we’re looking to welcome into a small, friendly nature charity? Leading the financial management and operations functions, you’ll play a part in protecting and restoring UK wildlife, while advancing your career in the fast-growing ‘nature and climate’ space.

Position: Head of Finance and Operations

Salary: £40,000 for 28 hours per week (£50,000 full-time equivalent)

Location: Fully remote (UK-based), with occasional travel

Hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE), flexible working available

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 11 April 2025

Interviews: 16-17 April 2025 (TBC)

About the Role

As Head of Finance and Operations, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the Trust. Working in a dynamic and supportive environment, you will lead the finance function, oversee operations, and ensure compliance with governance and legal requirements. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about conservation and wants to contribute to the nature and climate sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the finance function for the Trust and its subsidiaries.

• Overseeing the operations function, including governance, HR, EDI, wellbeing, and resource management.

• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and charity articles.

• Managing and developing the Finance and Operations team.

• Contributing to the organisation's growth and fostering a positive workplace culture.

About You

We are looking for an individual who has:

• Experience in financial leadership within a charity or non-profit organisation.

• Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and compliance.

• Expertise in governance, HR, and operational functions.

• The ability to work independently in a remote setting.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

• A passion for conservation and making a positive impact on nature.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a unique conservation charity dedicated to making data work for nature. By providing access to vital wildlife data, they support conservation efforts across the UK. They’re a 100% remote-working organisation with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and flexibility.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance Director, Director of Operations, Head of Charity Finance, Finance and Operations Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Finance Business Partner, Head of Governance and Compliance.

Reporting to, and working closely with, the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will shape and implement innovative strategies, driving growth in philanthropic giving, secure corporate partnerships and obtain critical funding. With a focus on cultivating mutually beneficial, long-term relationships, you’ll craft compelling proposals, develop tailored stewardship plans, and create sponsorship opportunities that inspire ongoing support.

You’ll lead the way in securing multi-year corporate partnerships and nurturing donor relationships to meet ambitious income targets. As a key player in the senior fundraising team, you’ll contribute to strategic planning, represent the charity at events, and champion new approaches to fundraising.

With our newly formed Development Board, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will identify and utilise key networks to grow our philanthropic supporter base across corporate and major donor income streams. With strong writing skills, this person will also craft tailored and compelling corporate proposals and trust and foundation applications.

Who are we looking for?

To support our vision and ensure the achievement of ambitious income targets to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma, we are looking for a strategic and results-driven high-value fundraiser to join our team.

We are particularly keen to speak with interested candidates who enjoy cultivating high-value relationships from scratch and stewarding five- and six-figure corporate partnerships, and/or major donor relationships.

Person specification:

• Strategic thinker with significant experience of developing strategic plans to grow and optimise high-value fundraising.
• Expert knowledge of philanthropy fundraising methodology and current philanthropic trends.
• Experience writing successful five/six-figure high-value proposals to corporates and trusts and foundations.
• Good planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple activities with conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others.
• Demonstrable success in stewarding supporters/donors, corporate partners, and trusts and foundations.

See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK. 

Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
First stage interviews: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Second stage interviews: Tuesday 29th April 2025

As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.

CEO

We’re looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead our vital work, bringing their expertise in data and technology and their passion for nature to drive the NBN Trust forwards.

Position: CEO

Salary: £65,575 – £68,854 depending on experience. 

Location: Fully remote, working from home, with some travel. 

Contract: Permanent. 

Hours: 35 hours per week.  Flexibility regarding working pattern. 

Closing date: 9am, Friday 11 April 2025 

Interviews: 1st round, week commencing w/c 28 April. 2nd round, week commencing 5 May. 

The NBN Trust is a nature charity with a difference. Our mission is making data work for nature. The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth and, if we’re to stand any hope of fixing it, we’re going to need data. Lots of data. “What gets measured gets done”, as the saying goes. We need to understand what we’ve lost and what remains. We need to set targets for nature’s recovery. And we need to measure success as nature turns the corner and starts to make a comeback.

That’s where the NBN Trust comes in. We support the entire UK conservation movement by providing public access to the wildlife data that’s needed to make good decisions for nature. We’re a conservation charity, tech charity and people charity rolled into one – a unique combination!

You’ll be responsible for: 

· Driving the delivery of our strategy and vision of making data work for nature.

· Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with our partners, funders and stakeholders.

· Overseeing the day-to-day management of the NBN Trust, ensuring financial sustainability, staff performance and wellbeing, and good governance.

We’re looking for someone with a data or digital background, with a track record of overseeing the delivery a high-quality user experience through digital products and commercialising data or digital services. Passion for nature conservation is essential, as well as a desire to engage with the many natural history specialists who contribute data to the NBN Atlas. We’re looking for an ambitious individual with an agile, entrepreneurial mind-set, who can drive income generation and growth.

The ideal candidate understands what an excellent data platform looks like and how to continually evolve this to keep up with trends and developments. Attention to detail and ability to horizon-scan is key in overseeing the Trust’s projects and key work streams and ensuring good governance. The NBN Trust is a small team, with a big responsibility, undergoing a period of change, and your role will be to steer the staff through this change and deliver the NBN Trust’s strategy.

We’re a 100% remote-working charity, so you’ll need to be comfortable and effective working from home. The whole team meets up four times a year for in-person team meetings (in London and other locations around the UK).  The post holder may be required to work occasional weekends and evenings. 

Applicants must reside in the UK and be eligible to work in the UK. 

We’re an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We welcome all applicants, and we’re striving to create an inclusive and diverse team. If you’re interested in joining us, please read the Job Pack – and get in touch if there’s anything you’d like to ask.   

When applying, if possible, please also complete and return the EDI Recruitment Questionnaire.  This is not mandatory but will ensure we can gather information across a range of questions such as ethnicity, religion, working background, etc. to monitor the diversity of applicants.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Our ideal candidate is committed to providing a high standard in their work, with a passion to supporting clients to help them on their journey towards positive mental health and who embed and share Beacon’s values.

You will be delivering 1:1 counselling, face to face appointments and potentially remote, and be able to work evenings to meet the demand and needs of our clients. You may be based in a school setting for some of the hours you work

Our ideal applicant with be enthusiastic, caring, positive and committed to learning and developing within their role to ensure we continue to provide the best service to our clients. Although training to use our systems will be provided, you will have some digital competence and understanding to fulfil the administrative requirements of the role.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team at Beacon and would particularly welcome applications from under represented communities including, LGBTQIA+, older applicants and global majority communities.

Please see the job pack for further information regarding the role.

Beacon Counselling is a registered mental health charity in Stockport dedicated to improving mental health and emotional resilience of our community for more than 40 years.

We deliver a whole range of mental health and wellbeing services in schools, community hubs, online and from our base in the heart of Stockport, offered by our dedicated team of qualified paid and volunteer counsellors and wellbeing workers.

We know that everyone and every situation is different and that’s why we provide people with a space to talk, and to be heard.

We are looking for a Wellbeing Worker who has experience supporting child and young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health and is dedicated to improving the mental health and emotional resilience of our community.

Our ideal candidate is committed to providing a high standard in their work, with a passion to supporting children and young people to help them on their journey towards positive mental health and who embed and share Beacon’s values.

You will be delivering 1:1 wellbeing support, face to face appointments and potentially remote, and will be able to work evenings to meet the demand and needs of the service.

Our ideal applicant with be enthusiastic, caring, positive and committed to learning and developing within their role to ensure we continue to provide the best service to our clients.

Although training to use our systems will be provided, you will have some digital competence and understanding to fulfil the administrative requirements of the role.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team at Beacon and would particularly welcome applications from under represented communities including, LGBTQIA+, older applicants and global majority communities.

Please see the job pack for further information regarding the roles.

Job Description

Title: Operations Support Coordinator

Reports to: Senior Operations Administrator

Based: Remotely - however must be willing and able to travel as and when required to meetings and events.

Job Purpose: To maintain a high level of operational support to all areas of the Charity Group

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide operational administrative support within the Charity Group (UK & USA); tasks to include but not limited to updating database with varying records, spreadsheet creation and maintenance, running reports, managing administration projects

· Taking payments over the phone as and when needed

· Administer data received from online forms, calls and emails (follow up as necessary and update Database)

· Grants: undertaking research to identify funding opportunities for the Charity Group, completing associated forms and working with the Senior Operations Administrator to submit applications.

· Adding holidays, absences and meetings to the company diary as required.

· Collate websites update requests and liaise with Communications Team to instigate the changes.

· Assist the Patient Services Team with patient enquiries, answering calls as and when required and taking messages when necessary. Screening and responding as appropriate to incoming emails or calls.

· Administer the charity resource review process for all the resources the Charities publish -set annual or periodic review dates for current titles and engage with HCP’s and other medical professionals on reviews and approvals of new titles and subjects. Work closely with the Patient Services Manager who would manage this project.

· Provide cover for administration and other tasks when staff are on holiday or absent

· Planning, coordinating, attending events/programmes such as World Heart Rhythm Week, Global AF Aware Week, Heart Rhythm Congress, Heart Rhythm Updates, and any other event/programmes or initiatives

Person specification:

- Educated to GCSE level

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Competent in Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Calendar

- Experience of drafting documentation for the approval of others

- Excellent organisational skills, with the proven ability to prioritise and manage own workload to meet deadlines

- Can undertake a wide variety of tasks and multi-task with ease

- Ability to work on own initiative

- Flexible approach to work and strong attention to detail and accuracy

- Can work independently, and as part of a team

- Demonstrates a methodical and thorough approach to work

- Friendly and polite with good interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Specialist to focus on working with male victims and survivors to join the team across West Yorkshire in either our Shipley or Wakefield office , working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the Role:

This role is based in Wakefield and will require travel around West Yorkshire. This is a fixed term position until 31/3/2026.

As an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor with a focus on supporting male victims & survivors you will:

• Provide ongoing support to victims of sexual violence with a focus on developing services for male victims
• Manage a high volume caseload offering non-therapeutic support to victims/survivors both face-to-face or via telephone/ text and or email bases on client preference
• Attend relevant meetings & give talks and presentations to local groups
• Develop networks & partnerships to increase the role of the service in the community
• Conduct risk assessments to assess the specific needs of people & develop individual service plans to address identified risks & needs
• Be an advocate for sexual violence survivors/victims, working to promote their confidence, resilience & empowerment

You will need:

• Experience of working with high & complex cases
• To demonstrate resilience in your professional life & ability to maintain professional boundaries
• To be able to work effectively under pressure
• Experience of working with vulnerable clients
• Knowledge of trauma-informed working, acknowledging that trauma can impact victims in different ways
• Good communication skills both verbally & in writing for a variety of audiences

As this role is focused on providing support to male victims/ survivors, we are keen to receive applications from male candidates.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join the Domestic Abuse team in Chorley , working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

The IDVA will work closely with the police safeguarding teams to identify high risk victims of domestic abuse who are repeat victims and unwilling or unable to engage with agencies in order to keep themselves safe.

You will:

• Visit victims within their own home, mainly accompanied by the police following an incident of high risk/high harm.
• You will treat victims with empathy and respect, explaining the role of the IDVA, its independence from the police and how the service can help.
• You will act as an independent advocate for the victim to ensure that they understand and know their options and rights under the victims code of practice, supporting them to make their own informed decisions.
• You will conduct safety planning and identify all risks and needs using the DASH risk assessment tool.
• You will liaise with community IDVA's and other agencies to provide ongoing wrap around support based on the clients needs
• Contribute towards interventions, helping to design a multi agency safety plan to protect victims

You will need:

• Experience of working with high risk victims of domestic abuse & ideally hold an IDVA accreditation
• Comprehensive understanding of domestic abuse & the impact on victims
• Knowledge of risk assessment, safety planning & risk management
• Understand Safeguarding, & the legal responsibilities around these
• Theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies
• Experience of partnership working
• Good organisational skills, able to prioritise effectively
• Strong crisis management skills, able to deal with difficult situations
• Good communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal
• IT skills, able to use Microsoft Office & Case Management systems

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.