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About the role

We are looking for someone solutions-focussed with expertise in delivering needs-led specialist support services to be our new National LGBT+ Independent Sexual Violence Advocate.

This role builds on work that we have been doing for decades to support and empower LGBT+ people who have experienced sexual violence. 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 work directly with LGBT+ victims/survivors, 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 sexual 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 sit alongside our other advocates supporting LGBT+ people facing abuse or violence. 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 on the next page.

Location:This is a remote post, working from home. The role will include travel to our London building and occasional travel across the UK (Averaging the need to travel into London one day a month).

Galop will cover the cost of any extra expenses regarding this in line with our expenses policy

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Contract: Fixed-term until 31st March 2027

Reports to: National Advocacy & Support Manager/National Team Lead

Salary: You will start on scale point F1, £28,330.41 per year

Closing Date: Applications should be submitted by 10am 1st September 2026

Interviews will be held on 16th September 2026 via Microsoft Teams

REF- 230 111

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE 

The Associate Solicitor will conduct civil litigation in Britain and oversee cases in England and Wales. The role requires a qualified solicitor with experience of running litigious cases. We are seeking to expand our work in Britain to include civil discrimination claims, actions against the state, and media law work. The post-holder will have particular expertise in one or more of these areas. Our cases also involve data rights, freedom of information, charity law, education law, international humanitarian law, and defamation issues. The post holder will join a growing team that consists of a Senior Legal Officer, Legal Officer and a Junior Legal Officer. In addition, our British work team has an Advocacy and Communication Manager and two researchers who monitor anti-Palestinian repression. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, LGBT or relationship status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, or social class. We particularly welcome applications from Palestinians and those who identify as part of the Palestinian diaspora. ELSC recognises that applicants from marginalised communities are less likely to apply for jobs if they do not fulfil every single qualification. We encourage you to consider applying even if you do not meet every attribute listed. Our priority is to find the right candidate for the position. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Conduct civil litigation and advisory casework in Britain alongside our legal team and legal network. Provide expert legal advice and representation, to individual clients and movement partners.
• Provide training and feedback to junior legal staff as appropriate. Collaborate closely with our legal network of solicitors and counsel with the goal of strengthening the wider movement.
• Develop and advance new legal strategies for challenging state and non-state repression of advocacy for Palestine in consultation with our legal network, national partners and experts.
• Support the development of effective advocacy campaigns to increase the impact of litigation outside the courtroom.
• Support ELSC’s outreach and public engagement initiatives. 

Required experience, knowledge and skills 

• 3-5 years + post-qualified experience (PQE) and admitted to practise as a solicitor in England and Wales. 
• Experience leading on a variety of contentious and non-contentious matters in civil litigation, particularly actions against the state, media and/or privacy law. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise legal advice on complex issues in a comprehensible and appropriate format. 
• An ability to engage with the law critically and develop strategies that serve broader political objectives. Track record of collaborating well with other lawyers, academics and civil society organisations. 
• Excellent client care skills, particularly in relation to vulnerable or marginalised clients. 
• Experience in a role which requires coordination of multiple projects and/or workstreams concurrently, and the ability to manage relationships with partner organisations, coalitions and counsel. 
• High level of English-language proficiency. 
• Commitment to the Palestinian liberation and solidarity movement. 

Desirable experience, skills and knowledge 

• Experience working with campaigning and advocacy organisations. 
• Experience with supervision and organisational development. 
• Understanding of and experience working with a variety of local, national, and international jurisdictions, including those governed by common law or civil law. 
• Dual-qualified in Scotland and/or Northern Ireland. 

Other Requirements 

• Demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity to the ELSC aims and objectives. 
• Commitment to anti-racism, anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities. 
• Willingness to travel and work occasional unsocial hours as required. 
• Abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices and legal requirements. 
• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individual organisations, clients, donors and supporters, staff, and projects. 

Independent Domestic Abuse Advocate

Location:Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week based across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Galop’s London office.
Salary:You will start on scale point F3, £33,771.85 per year (including London Weighting of £4,296.25).
Hours: 35/week
Contract: Fixed Term to 31 March 2027

About Galop

Galop is the UK's LGBT+ anti-abuse charity (est. 1982). We support thousands experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and conversion therapies. Person-centred, empowerment-based, trauma-informed. We drive policy change and legislative reform for LGBT+ victims.

The Role

Provide specialist domestic abuse advocacy to LGBT+ survivors at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as part of Safe Horizons London Partnership. Work independently within the hospital, supervised by Galop, delivering advocacy, risk assessment, safety planning, and improving access to specialist support.

You Will

• Manage a caseload of LGBT+ survivors experiencing domestic abuse
• Deliver trauma-informed, survivor-led advocacy and safety planning
• Complete DASH assessments and support MARAC referrals
• Work with NHS safeguarding teams whilst maintaining independence
• Support access to housing, criminal justice, health and specialist services
• Respond promptly to referrals and prioritise high-risk cases
• Build relationships with clinicians to improve referral pathways
• Deliver training on LGBT+ domestic abuse
• Maintain accurate case records

About You

Passionate about improving LGBT+ survivors' lives. Work autonomously in healthcare, building strong relationships with clinicians and safeguarding practitioners. Combine excellent professional judgement with trauma-informed, survivor-led advocacy. Organised, resilient, committed. Good self-care essential. Training and support provided — you don't need to be an expert.

LGBTQ+ applicants only (Equality Act 2010, Genuine Occupational Requirement).

Essential

• Experience supporting domestic abuse/gender-based violence survivors
• Understanding of LGBT+ survivors' barriers to mainstream services
• Advocacy or case management experience
• Safeguarding knowledge and DASH risk assessment experience
• Case record management and GDPR knowledge
• MARAC and IDVA processes understanding

Essential Skills

• Trauma-informed, survivor-led advocacy
• Strong advocacy and negotiation with statutory agencies
• Risk assessment and decision-making under pressure
• Professional relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• Professional boundaries and resilience
• Independent working and workload management
• IT systems proficiency

Desirable

• NHS/healthcare setting experience
• SafeLives IDVA accreditation
• Training delivery experience
• Criminal/civil justice knowledge

Working at Galop

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups: trans/non-binary, Global Majority, people of faith, those with disability, and those with lived experience of abuse.

Reports To: Senior IDVA/Advocacy & Support Manager

Closing: 14 August 2026 | Interviews: Week of 24 August 2026

REF-229 997

Advice Service Manager

Do you have a passion for helping people and a solid understanding of the current welfare benefits system? Do you have excellent Microsoft Excel skills (to efficiently manage, analyse and visualise data)?

We're looking for highly motivated, committed and experienced individual to join the existing Management Team as an Advice Service Manager.

If this sounds like you, then apply today!

Position: Advice Service Manager

Location: Chesterfield or Ilkeston (hybrid mix of home and office working)

Salary: £36,887.00 per annum, pro rata

Hours: Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 31st August 2026

About the Role

In this role you will take the lead on managing assigned advice services, projects and the staff working on these, as well as contributing to the running of the wider organisation and working in collaboration with Service Managers and Supervisors. You will be responsible for monitoring and improving the performance of the services, including oversight of KPIs and quality metrics.

Main areas of responsibility include:

• Service Management
• Performance and Quality
• Stakeholder Engagement and Development
• Data, Reporting, and Compliance
• Staff and Team Leadership
• Training and Development
• Teamwork and Relationships

There is flexibility in this role which allows for some irregular shift patterns and remote or home working where appropriate, as well as travel to the offices when required.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. The organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and hold the Derbyshire LGBT+ Rainbow Accreditation.

About You

We are looking for someone with strong and wide-ranging advice knowledge, an understanding of the holistic services offered by the organisation, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidates will have:

• Excellent communication skills
• A non-judgemental, empathetic approach to people
• Strong IT and digital skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Strong, demonstrable Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to efficiently manage, analyse, and visualise data
• A commitment to working to performance targets and KPIs
• A solid understanding of the current welfare benefits system

With experience of:

• Managing, recruiting, motivating, and developing staff.
• Supervising or managing an advice service or project.
• Monitoring and managing performance against quality standards and KPIs.
• Using case management systems and producing performance reports.
• Leading teams, prioritise workloads, and make decisions in a high-demand environment

About the Organisation

Join a local charity that provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to everyone across Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash and High Peak.

This advice can help people find a way forward with their problems, whoever they are, whatever the problem.

What is on offer:

The charity offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:

• Generous annual leave: 35 days per year (pro rata), including all bank holidays and Christmas
• Buy/sell leave scheme: Flexibility to buy or sell up to one week of leave each year (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme: Includes wellbeing support, free counselling, and lifestyle perks
• Contractual sick pay: depended on length of service
• Long service rewards: Extra leave and gift cards after five years of service and beyond
• Workplace pension: Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme
• Hybrid working: the option to work from home, if it works for you and for the team

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of Right to Work. Please note that the organisation does not hold a sponsor licence.

Other roles you may have experience of include Welfare, Benefits, Housing, Welfare Advisor, Benefits Advisor, Housing Advisor, Welfare Officer, Benefits Officer, Housing Officer, Advice, Advisor, Caseworker.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Money Adviser

We're looking for highly motivated and committed individuals to join the new telephone and digital Money Advice team, providing essential support to people experiencing debt problems across England and Wales.

This role is also open to people looking for a trainee role as full training and support will be provided, including completion of the accredited Money Advice Learning Plan.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds as the organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and holds the Derbyshire LGBT+ Rainbow Accreditation

Position: Money Adviser (Trainee positions also available)

Location: Buxton, Chesterfield, Ilkeston or Matlock (hybrid mix of home and office working, fully remote working will also be considered)

Salary: £27,263 to £29,806 per annum pro rata (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week - some flexible working)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 21st August 2026

About the Role

As a Money Adviser, you will deliver high-quality, FCA-regulated money advice to individuals in financial difficulty. You’ll work as part of a new team committed to helping people take control of their finances and build a more secure future through tailored advice and casework.

You will deliver advice and casework across a range of money advice issues, support income maximisation, and contribute to the development and quality of the service.

Main areas of responsibility include:

• Advice and Casework
• Social Policy
• Professional Development
• Administration

About You

The ideal candidates will have:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A non-judgemental, empathetic approach to people
• Strong IT and digital skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• A commitment to working to performance targets and KPIs
• Good administration skills

Experience in providing FCA-regulated money advice and a solid understanding of the current welfare benefits system would be an advantage but if you feel you have all of the main skills then please still apply, as the role can be carried out as a trainee with support and training.

About the Organisation

Join a local charity that provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to everyone across Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash and High Peak.

This advice can help people find a way forward with their problems, whoever they are, whatever the problem.

What is on offer:

The charity offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:

• Generous annual leave: 35 days per year (pro rata), including all bank holidays and Christmas
• Buy/sell leave scheme: Flexibility to buy or sell up to one week of leave each year (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme: Includes wellbeing support, free counselling, and lifestyle perks
• Contractual sick pay: depended on length of service
• Long service rewards: Extra leave and gift cards after five years of service and beyond
• Workplace pension: Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme
• Hybrid working: the option to work from home, if it works for you and for the team

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of Right to Work. Please note that the organisation does not hold a sponsor licence.

Other roles you may have experience of include Money, Benefits, Housing, Welfare, Money Advisor, Benefits Advisor, Housing Advisor, Welfare Advisor, Money Advice, Benefits Advice, Housing Advice, Welfare Advice, Advice, Advisor, Helpdesk, Helpdesk Advisor, Customer Service, Customer Service Advisor.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Team Administrator & Office Coordinator to join our team. This pivotal role sits at the heart of the New Economics Foundation, providing a warm welcome to visitors, supporting colleagues across teams and helping to ensure our office is an efficient, well-resourced and enjoyable place to work.

No two days are the same. From coordinating meetings and events, managing office facilities and suppliers, and supporting internal communications, to providing administrative assistance to senior leaders and project teams, you'll be involved in a wide variety of activities that keep the NEF moving forward. You'll quickly become the go-to person for practical support, problem-solving and getting things done.

We're looking for someone who is naturally organised, takes pride in the details, enjoys building positive relationships, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves when something needs attention. You'll be confident managing competing priorities, comfortable working with people at all levels, and motivated by helping others succeed. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work across the organisation, gain exposure to a wide range of teams and projects, and play an important role in supporting our mission and impact.

Role: Team Administrator & Office Coordinator
Hours of work: Full Time (32 hours per week under NEF’s Shorter Working Week)
Salary: £37,279 - £38,962
Location: London (in-office four days per week)
Contract type: Permanent

How to apply

Deadline for applications: midnight, 5th August 2026.
Interviews:  First stage interviews offered online on 10th August 2026 with second stage in-person interviews on 12th August 2026, please ensure availability on both dates.

Start date: ASAP

Please answer the following questions on a separate Word document and submit alongside your CV.

1. Tell us about the skills, experience, strengths and personal qualities you would bring to the position. We'd particularly like to understand how you take initiative, manage competing priorities, build positive relationships, and learn quickly when faced with new tasks or unfamiliar areas of work. (250 words)
2. What do you think is the difference between completing tasks efficiently and providing excellent support to an organisation and its people? (200 words)

Please also complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form.

You must be eligible to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor visas.

Inclusivity at NEF:

NEF wants to be an inclusive workplace with a diverse body of staff. We don’t want to conform to the traditional think-tank model where people from certain backgrounds are hugely under-represented. We know we have some way to go in this and are therefore genuinely keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; women; neurodivergent people; disabled people; people who identify as LGBT+; people with experience of mental health problems; and people who identify as working class or have done so in the past.
 

Accessibility and Equal Opportunity:

We value all candidates and are committed to equal opportunity. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, or would like information in an alternative format, please let us know.

We actively promote positive action to advance fairness and tackle underrepresentation within our workforce.

Money and Benefits Adviser

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Generalist Adviser working as a Money and Benefits Caseworker.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist welfare benefits advice and casework to people affected by cancer, helping them navigate financial challenges and access the support they are entitled to. Working as part of a compassionate and professional team, you will play a vital role in reducing financial hardship and improving wellbeing for clients at some of the most difficult times in their lives.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds as the organisation is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and holds the Derbyshire LGBT+ Rainbow Accreditation

Position: Generalist Adviser

Location: Derbyshire (Remote working with travel to healthcare and community settings and quarterly meeting in the local office)

Salary: £29,806.00 per annum, pro rata

Hours: Full-Time (37 hours per week) Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 21st August 2026

About the Role

We're looking for highly motivated and committed individuals to provide specialist advice and representation on welfare benefits, grants and financial support, managing a caseload that includes complex cases, mandatory reconsiderations and appeals. The Money & More Benefits Caseworker supports clients across all stages of the cancer pathway, including diagnosis, treatment, palliative care and end-of-life support. You will deliver advice through a range of channels including telephone, email, digital platforms and face-to-face appointments within healthcare and community settings.

Key duties include:

· Deliver specialist welfare benefits advice and casework.

· Manage a varied caseload, including complex benefit appeals and tribunal work.

· Support clients to maximise income through benefits, grants and other financial assistance.

· Advocate and negotiate on behalf of clients with third parties.

· Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, community organisations and partner agencies.

· Maintain accurate case records and meet quality assurance standards.

· Contribute to service development, research and campaigns work.

About You

The ideal candidates will have:

· Significant experience providing welfare benefits advice and casework, including Mandatory Reconsiderations and Appeals

· A strong understanding of welfare benefits legislation and financial support available to vulnerable clients

· Experience supporting vulnerable people using a person-centred and empathetic approach

· Experience managing a caseload and achieving targets and deadlines

· A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

· A non-judgemental, empathetic approach to people

· Strong IT and digital skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of Right to Work.

About the Organisation

Join a local charity that provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to everyone across Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash and High Peak.

This advice can help people find a way forward with their problems, whoever they are, whatever the problem.

What is on offer:

The charity offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:

· Generous annual leave: 35 days per year (pro rata), including all bank holidays and Christmas

· Buy/sell leave scheme: Flexibility to buy or sell up to one week of leave each year (pro rata)

· Employee Assistance Programme: Includes wellbeing support, free counselling, and lifestyle perks

· Contractual sick pay: depended on length of service

· Long service rewards: Extra leave and gift cards after five years of service and beyond

· Workplace pension: Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme

· Hybrid working: the option to work from home, if it works for you and for the team

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of Right to Work. Please note that the organisation does not hold a sponsor licence.

Other roles you may have experience of include Money and Benefits Adviser, Money Advisor, Benefits Advisor, Housing Advisor, Cancer Support, Cancer Advice and Support.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

START are recruiting for an Operations Manager.

Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Salford
Employer: START
Hours: 4 Days per week (28 hours) worked across Monday to Friday, specific work pattern to be agreed, with flexibility required)
Salary Band: £33,860 - £40,000 FTE (£27,088 - £32,000 per annum actual for 28 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Pension: 5% employer contribution
Annual Leave: 30 days plus statutory holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)

About Us

START is a Salford based mental health charity, of over 30 years, that uses creativity, connection and recovery interventions to help improve people's lives.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced, proactive and highly organised Operations Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of START by ensuring the organisation operates safely, efficiently and in line with best practice.

Core Responsibilities

As Operations Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operational management of the charity, leading on health and safety, facilities management, information governance, H.R, organisational policies and procedures, and the continuous improvement of our operational systems. You will also manage operational staff, lead key organisational projects and work collaboratively with colleagues, trustees, partners and external contractors to support the delivery of our strategic objectives.

This varied and rewarding role requires a confident leader with excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of compliance and service delivery. You will be passionate about creating efficient systems, fostering a positive working environment and ensuring the organisation remains compliant with relevant legislation and best practice.

Additional Information

If you are an experienced operational leader who thrives on driving improvement, building strong relationships and supporting an organisation that makes a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date for receiving applications will be Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 12 noon.

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

START are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. With this in mind, we welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation

No agencies please.