LGBT Independent Domestic Violence Advocate
City Of London, England (Hybrid)
£32626 per annum
Full-time
Contract (Until 31/09/2026 (subject to extension))
Job description
About the role
This role builds on work that we have been doing for decades to support and empower LGBT people who have experienced domestic abuse. Your work will enable LGBT people to feel supported, heard and empowered in the face of abuse and violence, and pave the way to a safer future for our community.
You will sit alongside our other advocates supporting LGBT people facing abuse or violence. You will work directly with LGBT victims/survivors of domestic abuse, offering them a space to talk and think through options, helping them plan what they want to do, and offering assistance in getting what they need from services. Your work will focus on needs specifically related experiences of abuse or violence, including issues such as wellbeing, support with the criminal and civil justice process, safety and access to other services to enable survivors to cope and recover. You will be empathetic and thoughtful in your approach to understanding your clients’ needs, while remaining boundaried and mindful of self-care.
You will work with mainstream services to ensure the voices and experiences of LGBT survivors are represented in order to make change for our community at a local and national level. You will also work closely with key partner organisations by attending meetings and have the opportunity to take part in external work to ensure a joined-up approach among services working with LGBT people facing abuse and violence.
For more information on this role please download the attached job description.
Location
Galop’s offices are located in London. This role will have the option of hybrid working with at least 2 days a week in the office.
Hours
Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract
Until 31/09/2026 (subject to extension)
Reports to
Advocacy & Support Manager/Senior Advocate
Salary
You will start on scale point F1, £32,626.66 per year (including London Weighting of £4,296.25).
Closing Date
Applications should be submitted by 28th April 2026.
We encourage early applications as we will be reviewing and interviewing on a rolling basis. The vacancy may remain open or be reposted beyond the closing date while recruitment is ongoing.
REF-227 771
This role builds on work that we have been doing for decades to support and empower LGBT people who have experienced domestic abuse. Your work will enable LGBT people to feel supported, heard and empowered in the face of abuse and violence, and pave the way to a safer future for our community.
You will sit alongside our other advocates supporting LGBT people facing abuse or violence. You will work directly with LGBT victims/survivors of domestic abuse, offering them a space to talk and think through options, helping them plan what they want to do, and offering assistance in getting what they need from services. Your work will focus on needs specifically related experiences of abuse or violence, including issues such as wellbeing, support with the criminal and civil justice process, safety and access to other services to enable survivors to cope and recover. You will be empathetic and thoughtful in your approach to understanding your clients’ needs, while remaining boundaried and mindful of self-care.
You will work with mainstream services to ensure the voices and experiences of LGBT survivors are represented in order to make change for our community at a local and national level. You will also work closely with key partner organisations by attending meetings and have the opportunity to take part in external work to ensure a joined-up approach among services working with LGBT people facing abuse and violence.
For more information on this role please download the attached job description.
Location
Galop’s offices are located in London. This role will have the option of hybrid working with at least 2 days a week in the office.
Hours
Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract
Until 31/09/2026 (subject to extension)
Reports to
Advocacy & Support Manager/Senior Advocate
Salary
You will start on scale point F1, £32,626.66 per year (including London Weighting of £4,296.25).
Closing Date
Applications should be submitted by 28th April 2026.
We encourage early applications as we will be reviewing and interviewing on a rolling basis. The vacancy may remain open or be reposted beyond the closing date while recruitment is ongoing.
REF-227 771
Organisation
Registered Charity 
21 - 50
Posted on: 08 April 2026
Closing date: 28 April 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: 227771
Tags: Advocacy
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