Job Title: Independent Gender Violence Advocate (IGVA)
Location: The GAIA Centre (Lambeth)
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as an IGVA supporting women and children who are impacted by different strands of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The independent gender violence advocate will work closely with victims of gender-based violence from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of gender-based violence at the highest risk and their children.
The role will be part of increasing the ability of partner agencies to recognise, reject and respond appropriately and safely to all forms of gender-based violence (including domestic violence, sexual, financial and emotional abuse, female genital mutilation, forced marriage and honour-based violence). The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors. The post holder will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. The job involves ensuring that women are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment, enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options
The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors. The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal, and practical options that might increase their safety.
Closing Date: 09:00am 5 August 2025
Interview Date: 14 and 15 August 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Schools Development Officer
We are seeking a passionate and proactive Schools Development Officer to lead and grow outreach with schools across Barnet.
Position: Schools Development Officer
Salary: £29,500 – £31,500 pro rata (based on experience)
Location: Burnt Oak. HA8 0DT
Hours: 20 hours per week (fixed rota)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: We will interview candidates as they apply and reserve the right to close applications once we have made an appointment.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the organisation’s most important and fast-growing programmes – their schools outreach. You’ll design and deliver creative, engaging sessions in line with school priorities, and build strong relationships across Barnet’s education community.
From leading on curriculum-linked workshops to managing the Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards, your work will directly contribute to raising aspirations and increasing youth participation across services. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team and play a vital role in delivering on the mission to increase young people’s access to opportunities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and delivering programmes in line with school priorities
- Promoting the programme to schools and encouraging participation
- Building and maintaining strong partnerships with teachers and school leaders
- Tracking impact and gathering feedback to continuously improve
- Supporting sessional staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality activities
- Managing the Jack Petchey Awards programme
- Championing inclusive practice and youth voice in everything we do
About You
You’ll bring a strong commitment to young people, creative energy and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. You’ll be an excellent communicator who can build trust and enthusiasm in schools and across the wider youth sector.
You will have:
- Experience delivering face-to-face youth or education programmes
- Experience working with children and young people facing social or emotional barriers
- Strong understanding of issues affecting young people today
- Confidence managing groups and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
- The ability to design and deliver engaging, impactful learning
- A flexible and positive attitude, with a willingness to work evenings or weekends when needed
About the Organisation
Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 6 days a week including school holidays, their vision is to ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential.
Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Engagement Officer, Schools Liaison Officer, Youth Worker, Education Coordinator, Programme Officer, Learning and Development Officer, Outreach Worker #INDNFP
Be part of something meaningful – apply now to help us grow our impact in schools and inspire more young people to reach their potential.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Strategic litigation is core to Liberty’s work. Our lawyers work closely with the rest of the organisation using casework and legal advice to help Liberty reach its strategic goals. You will be responsible for running a small caseload of strategic litigation, conducting interventions and providing specialist human rights advice. A large part of the role is identifying and then scoping potential cases, working closely with other organisations to develop the litigation in a collaborative and creative way.
If you are interested in a job that involves innovative legal work in the NGO sector, we would like to hear from you. We have deliberately not included a requirement for a certain level of PQE in the selection criteria as we are keen to hear from candidates with pre-qualification experience, including experience outside the legal sector. We are also interested in more experienced applicants who may not see themselves as a human rights lawyer, but are interested in moving into this area.
Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society.
Closing date: 9am Monday 4 August 2025
First Round Interviews: 11 & 12 August 2025
Second Round Interviews: 19 August 2025
(flexibility is available should candidates be unable to make these interview dates)
For more information and details on how to apply please visit our website
Non Charity Employer
21 - 50
Liberty challenge injustice, defend freedom and campaign to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly.
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