Legal jobs

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, grassroots trade union and play a key role to UVW’s mission supporting low paid, precarious and migrant workers build power and solidarity in workplaces and communities through collective, legal and direct action. 

We are looking for a passionate, committed and experienced Caseworker to join our team and support our members through individual and collective representation, negotiations and advocacy. 
 

• Location: UVW office, 144 Cambridge Heath Road, London E1 5QJ 
• Contract: 12 months fixed-term 
• Days: 3 days per week 
• Salary: £31,200 per annum (pro rata) – flat wage for all staff 
• Benefits: Full sick pay from day one, 6 weeks annual leave, and the best parental leave in the country. 
• Hours: 10am–6pm (including 1 hour paid lunch) 
• Apply by: Thursday 19th September 2025 
• Start date: Monday 6th October 2025 

Key responsibilities: 

• Advising members on the merits of their case.
• Representing members in workplace hearings – grievance, disciplinary, appeal, capability, redundancy, welfare and others as they arise.
• Supporting members through the ACAS Early Conciliation process and negotiating settlements.
• Delivering employment law and union representation training 
• Identify organising opportunities and co-ordinating with the organising team.
• Engaging members in the union’s activities.
• Liaising with other organisations where necessary. 
• Managing and maintain the union’s case management systems. 

Essential skills.

• Personal interest in workers’ rights, trade unions and social justice.
• Strong computer and research skills.
• Strong case management skills.
• Basic knowledge of employment law. 
• Good strategic and creative thinking.
• Strong understanding of trade union principles. 
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication and time management skills. 
• Excellent administrative and organisational ability. 
• Commitment to UVW’s mission.

Desirable skills: 

• Proficiency in Spanish and Portuguese 
• Law degree and/or legal experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law. 
• Proven experience in trade union casework and representation   

Join Kapella at the start of our new chapter.We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Service Manager to lead and develop our Mediation and Separated Parents Services.

Kapella, formerly known as Relate Birmingham and Black Country, is a well-established and respected charity with a fresh identity and clear vision.We're at the start of an exciting new phase and we're building our team to grow our services and extend our reach across Birmingham, the Black Country, and surrounding areas.

At our core, Kapella's focus is building better relationships and improving wellbeing. We deliver accessible and affordable services including counselling, relationship support, family mediation, and domestic abuse programmes. Our clients are diverse, and we work with both self-paying individuals and those supported through funded contracts, grants and partnerships.

Our Mediation and Separated Parents Service will help families through conflict resolution, support separated parents and provide safe, child focussed contact.  As Service Manager, you’ll be instrumental in developing and shaping this service, alongside establishing and overseeing new child contact centre services.

This role combines service leadership with operational management, focusing on quality assurance, safeguarding and continuous improvement, and sustainable growth.

The successful candidate will be an experienced service manager within mediation, parental conflict resolution, family courts or child contact settings, including contract delivery, project management, partnership working and managing teams.

You will have knowledge of legal, quality and safeguarding frameworks and experience of managing safeguarding issues. You will be solution focussed, providing positive leadership and working as part of our dedicated, friendly management team. 

In this developing role, you’ll be able to think strategically and be comfortable being hands on.  Initially your focus will be increasing our existing mediation service and separated parents support and managing a small team of practitioners, and then setting up child contact centre services (in line with our NACCC Accreditation) and recruiting new staff and volunteers.

Flexibility in working hours to meet service needs and manage risk or safety concerns is needed and some evening hours may be required and some travelling to other offices and external meeting will be necessary.  Ideally it’s a full-time (37.5 hours per week), but we are open to 4 days or part time working arrangements for the right person. 

The post is based at the Birmingham Office, with some hybrid working available.  We offer ongoing development, 25 days leave, professional development, a pension scheme and staff wellbeing support.

Deadline for applications Thursday 18 September 2025
Interviews will be held 23 and 24 September 2025

The role of Head of Legal reports to the Director of Legal & Governance and you will assist them in ensuring the legal function of the organisation runs efficiently, smoothly and that we proactively identify and address legal risk and development needs.

You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day to day legal affairs of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Identify legal risk and propose mitigations and solutions.
• Proactively identifying issues and resolving problems efficiently.
• Providing guidance and advice to colleagues
• Developing and managing the suite of legal templates in use across the organisation, proactively identifying areas for improvement and / or development and working collaboratively to develop new templates as needed
• Ensuring internal legal requirements are well designed and understood and are aligned to delivery of strategy
• Ensure that internal legal processes run smoothly
• Make sound, timely decisions that support sustainable, long-term strategic outcomes.

This is a part time, fixed term role and can be based at any of our hubs located in Birmingham, Leeds or London.

For more information, please download the Job Recruitment Pack.

Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

Purpose of the post

To assist the development, delivery and quality assurance of all of Hope Project’s legal and advice services including the delivery of Legal Assessments to refused asylum seekers; and to develop and run a student placement pilot project

Location

Working from Home and Hope’s Birmingham office as required

Contract:

Permanent. 6 months probationary period. 2 months’ notice required.

We currently have 1 year funding and will be looking to extend the post beyond that.

Salary

£26077. (NJC .20 .8FTE of £32597)

Hours of work

28 hours per week, Monday – Thursday

Responsible to: Head of Legal Services

Responsible for: Student placements

Tasks

Under the supervision of the Head of Legal Services:

1. Ability to safeguard vulnerable adults

2. Help clients obtain documents required prior to initial interviews including client care letters, interview records, refusal letters and judges determinations

3. Interview clients face to face or by telephone in order to understand why they have been refused and what steps can be taken to challenge this and so access housing and support

4. Write up casenotes as required

5. Draft and finalise letter of advice

6. Carry out follow up work including referrals to help clients access help including legal advice, housing and financial support.

7. Meet face to face with clients to explain why they have been refused and what steps they can take to challenge this.

8. Work with interpreters to ensure clients able to fully understand all steps of the process

9. Accurately record data as required

10. Onward referrals including to Adult Social Care

11. Raise awareness of the service, including visiting drop ins or events when required

12. Contribute to Hopes longitudinal study, annual evaluations and periodic reviews

13. Delivering training including at annual fighting destitution conferences

14. Engage with case reviews and other processes Hope may use to ensure quality of casework

15. Contribute to Hopes ongoing development

16. Engage with training including Continuous Professional Development

17. Contribute to Hopes work to raise awareness among policy makers, sector partners and the general public

18. Work with Head of Legal to maintain IAA registration

19. Cooperate with and support Hope Project’s other services

20. Engage with support and supervision

21. Engage with reflective practice

22. Be aware of and work within Hope Project’s policies and procedures

23. Develop and implement plans for a student placement project alongside the Head of Legal

24. Develop partnerships with education providers

25. Recruit and supervise student placements

26. Report on placement project as required

27. Any other tasks deemed commensurate with the nature of the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

1. Qualified to give immigration and asylum advice at IAA level 2

Experience

2. Proven experience of working supportively with people under stress

3. Experience of working with groups of vulnerable / at risk people

4. Experience of giving legal advice to asylum seekers

5. Experience of working with interpreters

6. Experience of onward referrals

Ability

7. Good listener

8. Excellent organisational abilities

9. Able to work sensitively within professional boundaries

10.  Excellent written and spoken English

11.  Ability to use common office IT software

12.  Able to record data effectively

13.  Able to plan and develop small projects

14.  Able to supervise volunteers

Knowledge

15.  Understanding of legal issues affecting destitute asylum seekers

16.  Some understanding of statutory responsibilities to people with No Recourse to Public Funds

Qualities

17.  Sympathy towards destitute asylum seekers

18.  Good at communicating with colleagues and managers

19.  Willing to work both from home and from Hope’s Birmingham office base

About A4ID

Advocates for International Development (A4ID) is a global charity that believes in the power of the law to drive positive change. A4ID facilitates partnerships between the world’s leading law firms and legal professionals and organisations working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our work ensures that the rule of law and access to justice are integral to sustainable development efforts worldwide. 

Purpose of the Role

The role of the Project Officer – Legal Services (POLS) is to support the PBLS team’s mission to advance the UN SDGs by brokering pro bono legal assistance from legal experts in support of international NGOs globally. The POLS will do this by coordinating the internal processes for project sourcing, scoping and allocating, and utilising legal expertise within these processes and when providing external training and communications.

A key focus of this role is to source and scope out the weekly pro bono projects and forms. The POLS will also engage law firms and other legal stakeholders, conduct due diligence, allocate projects, maintain project records, gather feedback, prepare internal reports and external communications and undertake other administrative tasks as necessary (e.g. updating software and implementing process changes). Other key responsibilities include assisting the PBLM with any bespoke projects, assisting with training events for Development Partners on relevant legal topics, and engaging key Legal or Development Partners on any specific areas of legal interest or need.

To Apply

Interested candidates are requested to send a CV and Cover Letter. The Cover Letter must include why you are interested in this job and how you match the person's specification. We encourage you to draw specific examples from your professional life in the Cover Letter.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact the Chief Operating Officer.

Closing date for applications is 21 September 2025.

A place to make things happen

Location: Peterborough or Bradford, Hybrid,1-2 days in the office with travel to other offices for meetings as required.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm
Salary: £82,370 per annum

With over 21,000 homes across the country, we’re responsible for supporting thousands of customers and their families.

We’re proud to build positive, long-lasting relationships that go beyond housing. The work we do supports our customers and creates vibrant communities where people of all backgrounds can thrive.

We’re also proud to be at the forefront of change. We’re on a journey of transformation, finding new ways to support our customers - and our people.

If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of change, share your ideas and help us transform, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us and shape our future.

About the role

This is a strategic role where you'll shape Accent’s legal function to meet the needs of a modern, purpose-driven organisation. You’ll lead a small team, manage external legal partnerships, and work in partnership with the business to deliver expert advice that enables confident decision-making and mitigates risk.

With a focus on commercial law and the legal frameworks of the social housing sector, you’ll review our legal services model, drive service improvements, and ensure value for money. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to embed a proactive, collaborative legal culture across the business.

Join us and take the lead in shaping a robust legal function that underpins our mission and values.

Salary

The spot salary for the Head of Legal Services post is £82,370 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. Applicants, who do not meet all the requirements of the post, will start 5% or 10% below the spot salary.

About you

· Solicitor, barrister or equivalent qualified lawyer with substantial post-qualification experience

· Extensive experience as a senior in-house lawyer within a regulated sector with specialist knowledge in commercial and/or sector-specific law, and the right to practice law in this jurisdiction.

· In-depth legal expertise with an understanding of legal principles and practices, with evidence of continued professional development (CPD) commensurate with the requirements of the role.

· A strategic mindset with experience in business planning, performance management and value.

· Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, demonstrating your ability to assess and understand complex legal issues, and provide strategic advice.

· Natural leadership, management and influencing skills, with the ability to assess and understand complex legal issues, build trusted relationships with stakeholders and maintain probity and professional standards at all times

· Have exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to deliver succinct presentations or advice to senior leaders and wider organisation.

Interviews

We want your candidate experience to reflect who we are - a place to grow, a place to thrive, a place to be you.

Stage 1: A Place to Connect

A 45 minute interview with the hiring manager. You’ll learn more about the role and team, and we’ll get to know you – your experience, goals, and what you bring.

Planned date: 25th September via Teams.

Stage 2: A Place to Show Your Strengths

You’ll deliver a presentation to the panel and have your final interview which will focus on how you apply your knowledge to real-life situations. You'll be asked to complete a Congruity Questionnaire in advance.

Planned date: 3rd October at our Peterborough office or 6th October at our Bradford office.

We aim to make the process clear, supportive, and genuinely valuable – a place where you feel informed and confident at every step.

A place to build a future

We have big ambitions. That means we need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in our collaborative environment, and take your career in different directions. We also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) – an extra day to celebrate your birthday and the option to purchase more – access to an online GP, gym discounts, and a dedicated day to volunteer for a cause that matters to you.

And because we believe in supporting you now and in the future, this is a place to plan for your future – with access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, helping you save more efficiently. We also provide life assurance at three times your salary for all colleagues, giving you added peace of mind.

If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met.

Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.

Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.

If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.

Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.

You may also have experience in the following: Head of Legal Services, Legal Director, General Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, In-house Legal Lead, Legal Department Head, Commercial Law, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Law, Corporate Governance, Social Housing Law, Housing Regulation, Legal Risk Management, Legal Advisory, Legal Strategy, Statutory Compliance etc

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This vacancy is restricted to Black and minoritised women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

We reserve the right to close these adverts early if we have sufficient interest, so early applications are encouraged.

The Senior Immigration Solicitor (Violence Against Women and Girls & Migrant Justice) will lead on complex immigration casework and strategic legal interventions, with a particular focus on supporting Black, minoritised, and migrant (BMM) women affected by violence against women and girls (VAWG), especially those with insecure immigration status or no recourse to public funds (NRPF).

This is a senior role requiring a high degree of professional autonomy, decision-making, and initiative. While the postholder will be formally accountable to the Head of Community Engagement and Legal Services, they will operate with minimal day-to-day supervision, taking a lead in shaping casework strategy, driving systemic change, and strengthening SBS’s legal offer.

By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of the fight for equality and justice, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Why work with Southall Black Sisters?

Southall Black Sisters is committed to providing a supportive working environment, where team members feel valued, empowered and safe. To that end, we provide an excellent package of employee benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Hybrid working 
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Enhanced sick pay
• Subsidised public transport season ticket
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to confidential support from MBACP therapists 
• Clinical supervision with an MBACP therapist to explore issues arising from casework
• A focus on continued learning and development through accredited training delivered by experts in their field
• Organisation-wide away days
• Career development pathways and support
• The opportunity to learn and grow within an organisation renowned for inspiring political activism and campaigning successes
• Employer eye care scheme

To Apply

Submit a completed application form along with the optional equal opportunities monitoring form by the application deadline. Please do not send us your CV as this will not be considered.

Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.

Interview date: 24 & 25 September 2025

The Senior Discrimination Caseworker will play an enormously important role in supporting people living with HIV who experience unlawful discrimination – whether at work, in accessing services, or in healthcare settings.

You’ll be responsible for working with people who experience discrimination related to their HIV status, to provide them with information and advice, and to take forward advocacy work and representation with them and on their behalf. You will challenge poor practice in a whole range of settings, through high-quality written advocacy documents as well as in meetings, and your work will directly result in securing the protection of rights for people living with HIV.

With your ability to take in a whole range of different experiences and information, you will be able to analyse and identify appropriate legal frameworks and remedies, providing clear information to people, and support them in deciding how they want to advocate for their rights. 

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a global initiative that examines the legal duties of corporate and investor decision-makers in the context of climate and nature risks. We are seeking a qualified US Lawyer with significant expertise in financial services and pensions law to lead the organisation’s US-focused investor workstream.

The position is offered as a fully remote fixed-term contract, and is open to candidates based in either the UK or the USA.

This is a pivotal role aimed at advancing legal clarity around investor fiduciary duties within the US financial system. Working closely with colleagues in the UK, you will deliver a strategic programme of legal analysis and stakeholder engagement. This will include scoping and commissioning authoritative legal opinions, developing practical resources for investors, and building strong relationships with legal practitioners, institutional investors, regulators, academics and civil society organisations.

The role offers a rare opportunity to influence legal thinking and practice at the intersection of finance, law and the systemic risks posed by climate change and nature loss. The organisation does not litigate but instead demonstrates that existing legal frameworks already require action to address escalating risks, supporting investors and corporates in strengthening governance and aligning strategies with the transition to a sustainable global economy.

We are looking for a senior legal professional who is proactive, adaptable, and confident in leading a high-impact programme of work. You will bring a strong background in the US legal and regulatory system, with deep expertise in financial services regulation, fiduciary duties, or pensions law. You should have experience working with institutional investors, asset managers, pension funds or regulators, and the ability to translate complex legal concepts for a range of audiences. A demonstrated interest in the role of law in addressing climate and nature-related financial risks is essential.

As part of a small but influential team, you will engage with leading experts worldwide and contribute to shaping the legal foundations for better climate and nature governance across the financial system.

The deadline for applications is 25 September 2025 at 23:59 but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged.

Please note. Only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

About the role

As Senior Caseworker, you will provide first and second-tier specialist advice and casework support on a range of welfare benefits issues. You will manage a caseload of complex cases and will take cases to the First-tier Tribunal. Issues we commonly advise on include PIP, LCWRA and Universal Credit.

You will also offer guidance to our Pro-bono Project volunteers on their appeals cases, review cases and submissions to ensure accuracy and quality, and deliver training to PBP project volunteers. You will contribute to the work of the policy team, sharing expertise, insights and evidence.

About you

You will have significant experience as a welfare rights advisor and possess in-depth knowledge of welfare benefits legislation, case law, and procedures, including challenges to decisions and representation at tribunals. You will have at least five years' experience delivering welfare benefits advice on a range of issues and have substantial experience of representing clients at the First-tier Tribunal. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have a commitment to working with communities who are marginalised and underserved.

With a passion for helping people to overcome poverty, you will have the ability to interview, advise, and work with service users empathetically. You will have a commitment to working in an anti-poverty charity that sees Policy & Influencing and Advice work as complimentary and integrated components of its strategy to eradicate poverty. Identifying and highlighting social policy issues and trends arising out of your advice and casework you will help inform our policy influencing and campaigning.

About Z2K

Z2K’s vision is that everyone lives a life free from poverty. We are here to end poverty for the more than 1 in 5 people in the UK who experience it. To secure adequate incomes and freedom from high costs, we provide frontline advice and representation and campaign for change. We work alongside experts by experience in everything we do.

How to apply

Please visit our website to view the full application pack and to complete the application form.

Closing Date: 12 noon Thursday 25th September.

Interview & Assessment dates: 1st & 2nd October 

Harris Hill is working with a national charity to recruit an Insurance Officer.

This varied and rewarding role sits within the Legal team and will play a vital part in ensuring the charity meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities across insurance, fleet management and data archiving

Location: London/Hybrid (*Colchester/Hybrid option available soon)

Salary: £40,000

The Role

You’ll manage the charity’s insurance programme, oversee the vehicle fleet and fuel card schemes, and maintain robust archiving systems. The role also supports policy development, risk management, and training initiatives, working closely with colleagues and external providers.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Knowledge of insurance, compliance and risk management
• Experience in fleet or asset administration
• Understanding of archiving and data protection requirements
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases
• A relevant degree or professional qualification (or equivalent experience)

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-focused professional to make a real impact within a respected charity, ensuring key operations run smoothly and in line with regulatory standards.

For more information, please submit your CV to .

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

The Baobab Centre is a non-residential therapeutic community supporting unaccompanied minors who have experienced human rights abuses and are seeking asylum, refugee status and settlement in the United Kingdom.

As an ‘advocate’ caseworkers support young people to express their views and wishes, to stand up for their rights, make choices and access opportunities.

As a Casework Advocate you will understand the impact of specific human rights abuses on the development of children and young people in exile and their individual experiences of loss, trauma and grief on their mental health and well-being. 

As a Casework Advocate you will be out and about with young people - accompanying to appointments and encouraging their involvement and access to their community and support networks. You must be prepared to challenge certain decisions and practices where required for the welfare of the young person. The role can involve supporting young people to initiate legal challenges when necessary and advocating on young person’s behalf where required.

About the Role
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. A UK registered charity, we work in collaboration with Palestinian communities and trusted local partners, and coordinate with key stakeholders and relevant clusters, to meet a wide range of health and social needs, from providing vital medical aid in emergencies, to supporting the development of better health services for the long term. We also uplift the voices of Palestinians, and campaign for an end to the barriers to health and dignity that come from living through occupation, displacement, discrimination and conflict.

MAP is in a period of growth and rapid development, and as such, the incoming Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for the financial strategy and management of MAP and for the leadership of operational areas to help deliver the organisation’s mission and strategic goals. The COO provides support to the CEO in areas of governance, legal and risk management and may deputise for the CEO as required.

About You
The ideal candidate will have Relevant post-graduate business degree preferred. Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role ideally with in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organisation. Experience either as an employee or board member of a non-profit organisation; must be familiar with non-profit finance and accounting regulations. Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organisational change and development within a growing organisation. Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Bring strong mentoring and coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise.Passion for MAP’s mission and commitment to MAP’s values. 

Responsibilities

Strategy, vision and leadership

• Be accountable to the CEO and Board in the areas of finance, technology, risk and compliance, supply chain and logistics, and safety and security.
• Advise the CEO and SMT on all these areas as well as on legal, governance and related policy matters.
• Work closely with SMT colleagues to ensure that appropriate processes and systems are in place across the organisation, including delivery against KPIs.
• Serve as the management liaison to the Finance & Operations Committee, Audit Risk & Governance Committee and, where required, to the Board of Trustees; effectively communicate and present critical matters under their responsibility at governance meetings.
• Ensure robust, secure and scalable IT systems and infrastructure. Lead on information governance & data protection and identify and drive opportunities for digital transformation.
• Provide strategic leadership for supply chain management at MAP to ensure an efficient, effective and accountable supply chain policies and practices that meet MAP’s needs.
• Ensure a robust framework and system for identifying, assessing and mitigating risks across thenorganisation in line with MAP’s risk appetite.
• Lead on the development of MAP’s strategic goals and objectives in all areas of responsibility and contribute to the development of other goals as well as the overall management of the organisation.
• Work with direct reports to ensure the delivery of an effective strategy in all areas of responsibility.
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the CEO informed of all critical issues.
• Lead cross-organisational projects in line with organisational strategy and direction.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation at all levels, adopting and encouraging a collaborative working approach.
• Represent the organisation externally, as necessary, in areas under the COO’s responsibility.
• Deputise for the CEO as required.

Team development/leadership

• Oversee, direct, and organise the work of the teams under their responsibility.
• Create a high-performing team that is ambitious and passionate about MAP’s vision.
• Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development, to facilitate continual improvement as individuals and as a team.
• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach and motivate the team to be innovative and professional in its thinking and delivery.

Operations

• Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure annual audits, budgets, and reports in all areas of operations are produced in an accurate and timely manner for SMT, the Board, and Board sub-committees.
• Ensure strong internal controls, risk management and regulatory compliance, including with UK Charity Commission standards, donor requirements and legal and regulatory requirements in countries and territories of operation.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement in operations and ensure appropriate and timely action to address operational risks when they arise.
• Provide analytical support to the CEO and SMT including development of internal management reporting capabilities.

Profile

Person specification

• Relevant post-graduate business degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role ideally with in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organisation.
• Experience either as an employee or board member of a non-profit organisation; must be familiar with non-profit finance and accounting regulations.
• Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organisational change and development within a growing organisation.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Bring strong mentoring and coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise.
• Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
• Superior management skills: the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
• Self-reliant and results-oriented, with good problem-solving skills.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with the SMT, MAP’s Board of Trustees, and staff.
• Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker. 
• Prepared and able to travel when required, including to Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, and Egypt.
• Passion for MAP’s mission and commitment to MAP’s values.

Terms and conditions

This job description reflects the key requirements of the role and does not form part of your contract of employment. It can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require and as appropriate to the role.

Job Title: Trainee or Qualified Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) with an interest in working with children and young people (aged 16 - 25) who are at high risk of serious harm from domestic abuse

Locality: Oxfordshire

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 depending on experience

Hours of work: 37 hrs per week

Notice: 2 calendar months 1 month during the Probationary period. Probationary 6 months

Accountable to: Service Manager of Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse, CEO ultimately the Board of Trustees

Context of post

Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse is a company and charity set up to:

• provide inclusive services that reduce the risk of domestic abuse and promote the safety, choices and welfare of those affected
• enhance awareness of the nature and prevalence of domestic violence and help to foster good practice and an integrated multi integrated approach.
• This post holder will be in the high-risk team and be managed by the Service Manager with support from the Senior IDVA.
• A structured training and induction programme is in place to ensure new staff members are knowledgeable, confident and comfortable with the role.
• After 6 months of experience, the applicant will attend the Safelives IDVA training.
• Workload will be adjusted and study time will be given for attendance at training.
• Salary will be uplifted on successful completion of the course.

Function

The first priority of the charity is to provide an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor Service for the county. The post holder will be a member of the IDVA team and provide a pro-active service to victims of domestic violence to keep them safe and promote their wellbeing. They will use their skills to assess the risk a client is in, deliver a service appropriate to the level of risk and have a particular focus on providing an intensive service to those at high risk. The post holder will have the skills to act as lead professional, working to ensure an integrated service and co-ordinating multi agency work to keep people safe, in addition to working with victims and signposting to other services.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the Oxfordshire IDVA team to provide pro-active service and advice to victims at high risk of harm from domestic abuse to keep them and their children safe
• Risk assess and deliver service in keeping with the result
• Undertake safety planning with clients
• Develop individual service plans to meet the specific risks clients face
• Where relevant also support victims in their role as primary carers for their children
• Manage a caseload
• Maintain and update records of all cases
• Keep other relevant services informed about important changes in client’s situation
• Support clients through the criminal justice system, explaining the procedures and their role and rights within that system
• Ensure that clients are immediately informed of any CJS developments and advised on any aspect affecting their safety
• Explain housing, civil and criminal legal options to clients
• Ensure that clients access the services to which they are entitled
• Refer on and arrange meetings with other agencies/services as necessary e.g. solicitors, benefit agencies, etc.
• Note and feedback to other agencies any consistent difficulties clients are having accessing their service
• Help clients develop their own support network
• Follow procedures and protocols so that the safety of the clients is kept central to any process
• Ensure Reducing the Risk fulfils its responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children
• Understand the legal framework relating to the protection of children, and the policy and procedures of Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children’s Board – including specific guidelines applied to the voluntary sector
• Participate in supervision and support systems for the service, and in training and professional development
• Bring casework issues and regular difficulties clients are having to the attention of the manager; contribute to efforts to improve Reducing the Risk practice and procedures and/or to work through multi agency partnerships to improve multi agency practice
• Any additional responsibilities as reasonably requested by the manager or trustees

The nature of this post will require flexibility to meet work needs as they arise. This may occassionally entail some work outside normal office hours. The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible attitude to their duties. These may have to be varied after discussion, subject to the needs of the service and in keeping with the general profile of the post. There will also sometimes be a necessity to work effectively under pressure.

Appointment to the post will be subject to full enhanced DSB checks.

Full drivers licence with the use of a car for work

Ability to travel around the county

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person