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Adult Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA)

Birmingham, West Midlands (Hybrid)

£32,061 (untrained) - £33,699 (trained) each year for full time role. Pro rata equivalent of £20,249.05 (untrained) - £21,283.58 (trained) per year for 24 hours per week part time role.

Part-time (24 hours/week over 3 days)

Contract or temporary (12 month fixed term contract)

Charity Support ∙ Health ∙ Mental Health

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Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join RSVP’s well‑established ISVA Team. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated professional to provide specialist support to adults impacted by sexual violence.

This 24‑hour‑per‑week role, worked across three set days (Monday and Friday 9am–5pm, and Thursday 11am–7pm), offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have reported, or are considering reporting, their experiences to the police.

As an Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA), you will provide practical guidance, emotional support and clear, empowering information to help adults understand their rights, options and choices. You will walk alongside survivors as they navigate their next steps — offering consistent support whether or not they choose to engage with the criminal justice process.

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Registered Charity

51 - 100

Our mission is to support people in Birmingham and Solihull to thrive and enjoy a future of hope and confidence after sexual violence.

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Refreshed on: 21 May 2026

Closing date: 31 May 2026 at 17:00

Job ref: Adult ISVA ~ 24 hour post

Tags: Advice / Information, Advocacy, Sexual Health

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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Solicitor/Barrister - Criminal Appeals Supervisor (women only*)

Centre for Women's Justice

London, Greater London (Hybrid)

£45,000 - £51,000 per year (depending on PQE)

Full-time

Permanent

Human Rights ∙ Justice ∙ Social Welfare

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Job description

This is a new position within CWJ, and will involve working with our CEO, Harriet Wistrich, on potential miscarriages of justice relating to women who have offended in response to male violence. Cases will range from convictions arising from coerced offending, counter allegations, victims of trafficking and grooming gangs, to advising on appeals by those convicted of murder or manslaughter at the CACD and CCRC.

We would consider the role at 30 hours per week.

Role Purpose

To lead and supervise legal work challenging the criminalisation of women who have been prosecuted for offences that have arisen as a result of male violence, coercion or abuse. The role will provide expert oversight of complex criminal appeals and review cases, ensuring that women’s experiences are properly recognised within the legal process and that cases are progressed to the highest professional standard using a feminist, trauma‑informed approach.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise criminal appeals and reviews for women prosecuted in the context of male violence, coercion, or abuse.

• Manage a caseload of strategic criminal appeals, ensuring trauma-informed and feminist legal practice.

• Maintain Legal Aid Agency supervisor status and compliance.

• Supervise and support junior legal staff.

• Collaborate with partner organisations and contribute to CWJ’s litigation strategy.

• Engage in training, media, and sector-wide advocacy.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales) with at least three years’ post-qualification experience.

• Meets Legal Aid Agency criteria for criminal appeals supervisor.

• Strong experience in criminal law, especially appeals and legal aid casework.

• Commitment to CWJ’s feminist values and anti-oppression approach.

• Excellent communication and self-management skills.

• Understanding of issues affecting disadvantaged and marginalised groups, especially violence against women and girls.

*Women-only: We deal directly with victims of sexual violence, therefore it is a genuine requirement that this is role is carried out by women only - Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies

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