Training & Development Officer
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Are you an experienced trainer with sector knowledge across modern day slavery, VAWG (violence against women & girls), youth and criminal justice?
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Do you want to bring about a culture shift in the way professionals deliver services to young women and girls?
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Do you want to take the lead in developing and delivering Abianda’s exemplary national training programmes?
Abianda is a London-based social enterprise that works with young women and girls affected by criminal exploitation and violence, and the professionals who support them. We exist to ensure young women are no longer hidden in our communities and can live free from harm and abuse. We aim to bring about a culture shift in how services are delivered to young women and girls, so that they can access support that works for them when they need it.
We are looking for a passionate person to join the team as our new Training & Development Officer. The role will involve delivering training (both in-person UK-wide and online) and supporting in the development of content. Our training is aimed at a range of professionals working within local authorities, social services, health, education, policing and criminal justice agencies, and third-sector organisations.
Details of the role:
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Salary: £30,756 per annum pro-rata, plus pension (reviewed annually)
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Provisionally a part-time 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week), developing into a full time role over time (however we would consider a full-time appointment straight away for the right person)
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2-year fixed-term contract
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25 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus bank holidays
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Flexible working - hybrid working including from our office in London N5, from home and travel around London and the UK for training delivery
Please see the full job description attached.
To apply please apply via CharityJob with your CV and equal opportunities form (optional), along with a supporting statement outlining the following:
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Your reasons for wanting to work with Abianda
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Examples of how you meet the person specification
You are able to complete the supporting statement in 1 of 4 different ways:
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Word document (no more than 2 sides of A4)
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PowerPoint slides (no more than 5 slides)
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Audio recording (no more than 5 mins)
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Video recording (no more than 5 mins)
Early applications are encouraged and we may close the job vacancy if we receive sufficient applications. The deadline for completed applications is 11.59pm Sunday 8 September. Interviews will be held on 23 September and 1 October.
Abianda is a Disability Confident employer. A disabled candidate who meets all of the essential requirements of the role is guaranteed an interview.
All applicants are requested to complete a criminal record self-disclosure form at interview stage. We value the lived experience of our applicants and all disclosures will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Please note
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Due to the work we do, Abianda's roles are subject to an Occupational Requirement on the grounds of the protected characteristic of sex. We are a women only employer, and as such, this position is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. For the avoidance of doubt, all women including trans women are welcome to apply for and hold such roles, as are non-binary people if the applicant believes that their lived experience aligns with that of women and girls.
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We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
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We encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including those who may have had exposure to similar experiences that young women across London are facing.
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Applications are anonymised before they are shared with the recruitment panel to reduce any bias
To apply please submit your CV and equal opportunities form (optional), along with a supporting statement outlining the following:
- Your reasons for wanting to work with Abianda
- Examples of how you meet the person specification
You are able to complete the supporting statement in 1 of 4 different ways:
- Word document (no more than 2 sides of A4)
- PowerPoint slides (no more than 5 slides)
- Audio recording (no more than 5 mins)
- Video recording (no more than 5 mins)
Our mission is to support young women harmed by criminal exploitation and violence to develop independence and agency.
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