Advocacy Jobs in Greater London
Are you a communications expert with a passion for policy?
Policy that will power the future agenda for women's centres across England and Wales? If this speaks to you, then this is one of the most positive and impactful contributions you could be making right now as our brand-new Policy and Communications Lead.
Salary: £38,500 FTE
Location: Greater Manchester, hybrid with base at Stockport Women’s Centre (1 day per week)
Hours: Full time, 4 days and job share considered
Contract: Fixed term until 30/12/2025
Benefits: 28 days holiday + bank, 5% employer pension contribution
About the charity
You'll work as part of a unique collaboration between Stockport Women's Centre, Salford Foundation and Partners of Prisoners, who are all third sector organisations working across Greater Manchester and members of the Effective Women's Centre (EWC) project. Through cutting-edge and gold standard evaluation methods, the project is furthering the case for women's centres as a viable alternative to custody for women.
Project goal: Women, wherever they are in England and Wales, experience sufficiently funded, holistic, person-centred, gender and trauma-responsive services, meaning women's needs and strengths are recognised, evidenced and met. Their voices are listened to. They have agency to transform the systems which impact them to create better lives for themselves and society as a whole.
This is incredibly important work that will change the lives of women experiencing complex trauma and multiple layers of disadvantage.
About the role
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Policy and External Communications Lead to help increase influence and impact. The role is a blend of policy, communications and campaigns work and requires nuanced and high-level of engagement skills, working with varied audiences, networks and platforms.
To apply, we'd love to see how your skills and experience connect and translate to the needs of the role:
- Identify and cultivate parliamentary and ministerial contacts, connecting with local politicians and council leaders.
- Draft impactful policy positions, briefings, and internal and external reports, ensuring they are informed by women's voices.
- Develop a communications plan as part of an influencing strategy, agreeing key messages supported by research and data.
- Lead on developing public campaigns, tailoring key messages for a variety of engagement and communications platforms (including PR and social media).
- Work closely with EWC data leads to understand outcomes and impact emerging from the Women's Risk and Needs Assessment (WRNA).
About you
You'll need significant policy and communications experience from a relevant or comparable role, ideally working within the women's space (although open to hearing how skills can transfer from other policy/campaigns work).
You'll come with experience of supporting organisations to influence national and local policy making, proactively engaging with decision-makers around parliamentary enquiries and questions, bills, debates, and government consultations.
You're able to create meaningful and impactful communications and campaigns that are women and data led.
You're emotionally intelligent and aligned with the EWC's values, ambitions and agenda for change, with an understanding of the challenges facing women in the criminal justice system and beyond.
If you are as excited by the possibilities as we are, please get in touch with a copy of your CV or profile to Amelia Lee at Charity People.
Deadline: 9am on Wednesday 10th April
Interviews: w/c 22nd April, date to be confirmed
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
IDVA - West London
Pay: £13-£18 per hour
Hybrid working - Full time 37.5 hours per week
Our client is looking for an IDVA for their West London Team to start on a temporary basis for 2-3 months with the potential of going permanent!
Inter-agency Work:
- Embedding the outreach/IDVA role into multi-agency responses to domestic abuse.
- Advocating for best practices and change in partner agencies.
- Supporting professionals in line with organizational aims.
- Ensuring effective risk management and safeguarding.
- Developing partnerships with statutory, private, and voluntary agencies.
- Representing the service at multi-agency meetings.
- Providing a single point of contact for professionals.
- Flexibility to work in various environments.
Case Management:
- Compliance with safeguarding procedures.
- Contributing to regular service reviews.
- Attending case management meetings and supervision.
- Taking steps to protect individuals at risk.
- Attending MARAC meetings.
Recording and Administration:
- Ensuring accuracy and GDPR compliance in records.
- Entering required information into the case management system.
- Maintaining an accurate audit trail of communications.
- Complying with data protection protocols.
Direct Work with Victims/Survivors:
- Delivering consistent services to victims of domestic abuse.
- Conducting risk assessments and support planning.
- Collaborating with the team in intervention planning.
- Prioritizing the welfare of children and young people.
General:
- Staying up-to-date with relevant legislation and policies.
- Representing the service at local events and delivering training.
- Engaging in reflective practice and training.
- Acting with integrity and respect.
- Taking initiative in addressing service issues.
- Undertaking additional duties as required.
- Willingness to undergo specific training.
Person Specification:
Experience:
- Direct work with vulnerable individuals.
- Experience in public protection/safeguarding settings.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
- Experience in conflict management and meeting deadlines.
Abilities and Attributes:
- Confidence in decision-making.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of risk management.
- Proactive and self-motivated nature.
Skills:
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective relationship management.
- Proficiency in IT and relevant qualifications or experience.
- Empathy and conflict management skills.
- Strong networking skills.
Knowledge:
- Understanding of domestic abuse and its impact.
- Knowledge of multi-agency working and safeguarding.
- Familiarity with victim/survivor work and risk assessment.
- Understanding of MARAC process and child protection.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Morgan Hunt are proud to be working exclusively with Age UK Bromley and Greenwich on their search for an Information and Advice Manager.
As an A&I manager, you will develop, manage and be responsible for effective delivery of the service.
About the Service
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich's Information and Advice Services is one of the most important services the organisation provides, enabling and supporting older people in both boroughs to live healthy and independent lives.
The service provides a helpline 9am to 5pm 5 days a week providing information advice and guidance to older people, their families, their carers, adult carers and people with long term health conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Some of the key responsibilities in this role include:
Managing and maintaining a caseload of clients
Ensuring the effective delivery of the service so that is meets targets and funder requirements
Ensuring compliance with requirements of relevant quality standard (AQS and IAQP)
Managing network/liaison with other local key stakeholders and organisations
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone with experience managing a quality assured Information and Advice service, including internal case reviews and Independent File Reviews.
You will have experiencing supervising and/or supporting staff to give quality advice or information to clients.
You will also have experience Partnership working.
Ideally you will have experience working with people who are very vulnerable.
This role is office-based within both Bromley and Greenwich. The role is Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm and the salary is dependent on experience.
To find out more about the role please contact Amara Howe at Morgan Hunt.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.