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Be Part of Meaningful Change
Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) is entering an exciting new chapter. With a new CEO, refreshed Senior Leadership Team, and an ambitious vision for the future, we are laying the foundations for a bold new organisational strategy.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
About the Role:
In addition to the statutory duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer Trustee provides strategic financial oversight to support the organisation’s sustainability and effective governance.
The role is responsible for advising the Board on its financial duties, the implications of strategic decisions, and ensuring that appropriate financial policies and procedures are in place. It includes oversight of financial reporting, such as management accounts, budgets, and forecasts, and working in close collaboration with the CEO and Director of Finance and Resources.
The Treasurer Trustee also acts as a key liaison with external auditors, presents the annual report and accounts at the AGM on behalf of the Board, and chairs the Risk and Finance Sub-Committee.
Our vision:
A world free from sexual violence, where survivors are believed, respected and supported.
Our mission:
To provide high‑quality, specialist support and to challenge the structures that enable sexual violence.
What You Will Do
The specific responsibilities of the Treasurer Trustee are:
- Keeping the Board informed of its financial duties and responsibilities.
- Providing the Board with advice on the financial implications of their decisions and strategic plans.
- Ensuring RCSL has the appropriate financial policies and procedures.
- Having oversight of the preparation of regular financial reporting including the management accounts, forecasts and budgets.
- Liaising with and supporting the CEO and the Director of Finance and Resources.
- Liaising with the auditors and presenting the annual report and accounts to the AGM on behalf of the Board.
- Chairing a Risk and Finance sub-committee
About You
Person Specification - Essential
Experience of being a Trustee
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Significant experience of charity human resources including at a strategic level.
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- An ability to challenge current thinking, the method of governance and management of the organisation in a constructive manner.
- Ability to evaluate and interpret management information and other data/evidence.
Note:
This role is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 201. All Trustees are required to complete an enhanced DBS.
You will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a relevant role or environment, with the ability to apply your skills confidently and effectively
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a range of stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- The ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a team
- A proactive, problem‑solving approach and a willingness to take ownership of tasks
- Competence in using relevant systems, tools, or software required for the role
- A professional, confidential, and ethical approach to your work
Desirable
What You Bring
- Commitment to feminist, survivor‑led practice
- Anti‑racist and anti‑discriminatory values
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to learning, reflection and self‑care
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Rape Crisis South London is committed to safeguarding survivors, children, young people and adults at risk. All staff have a shared responsibility for promoting safety and wellbeing.
This includes:
- Promoting the safety and wellbeing of service users
- Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns
- Following organisational safeguarding policies and procedures
- Supporting a culture where everyone feels safe, respected and supported
Our safer recruitment processes include:
- Values‑based interviews
- Verification of identity, qualifications and employment history
- Reference checks
- DBS checks (enhanced or basic, depending on the role)
Safeguarding training and ongoing supervision
Interview Process:
Candidates will be required to attend a 3 stage interview:
Stage one: phone call
Stage 2 MS Teams Call with CEO and Board of Trustees
Stage 3: Interview with CEO and Trustee / or Director
The interview will explore experience and approach to:
- Safeguarding
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Feminist and trauma‑informed practice
- Role‑specific responsibilities
- Role‑specific assessment details
Post holder will be required to undertake either Enhanced DBS
Equality, Feminism and Inclusion
RCSL is an equal opportunities employer. Our work is rooted in feminist principles that recognise sexual violence as both a cause and consequence of gender inequality. We centre survivor voices and prioritise empowerment, inclusivity and intersectionality.
We particularly welcome applications from women who are under‑represented in roles within the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), charity, social impact sector.
Intersectionality and Reasonable Adjustments
We recognise that experiences of sexual violence are shaped by intersecting factors including:
- Race and ethnicity
- Disability
- Sexuality and gender identity
- Socio‑economic background
- Immigration status
- Faith and culture
We are committed to removing barriers and creating an inclusive workplace.
Applicants are encouraged to tell us if they require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process,
such as:
- Alternative interview timings
- Additional time for written tasks
- Support relating to disability, neurodivergence or health needs
Learning and Development
As a charity undergoing growth and transformation, we welcome colleagues who are committed to ongoing learning and professional development. We provide induction, supervision, and development opportunities appropriate to the role.
This post is open to women only and is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (where applicable).
How to Apply
Please submit:
- Your CV
- A cover letter outlining why this role appeals to you
- A supporting statement demonstrating how your experience meets the skills and requirements outlined in the person specification
- Applications should be sent in PDF format
- Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Interview date(s): Two-stage process consisting of an informal conversation followed by an interview with the CEO and Chair.
Thank you for your interest in RCSL. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
AI in Job Applications
We understand that some candidates use AI tools when applying. While we welcome technology to support clear communication, your application should reflect your own skills, knowledge and experience.
cv and cover letter to be submitted in PDF
Registered Charity
Providing specialist support to women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual violence and abuse.
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Social Media/Marketing Manager
Challenge Adventure Group (“CAG” for short and the operating name of CAG Trust) is a voluntary youth organisation for Knowle, Dorridge and beyond aimed at boys aged 10 and above.
As our name suggests, we provide challenging, adventurous and fun activities and the D of E Award for young people in their leisure time. Taking part in fun experiential activities enables members to develop their physical and mental skills and capacities and reach their full potential of becoming positive, active and happy citizens.
Summary
CAG was formed in 2009 and became a charity, CAG Trust, in 2019. We are looking for someone to help us publicise CAG and what we do to build a consistent positive message about young people and Challenge Adventure Group and, ultimately, build a demand to be a part of CAG.
These messages and stories will be delivered through a variety of media. Additionally, we want to engage our current and potential audiences by creating and developing a compelling social media strategy and content. We want to get the CAG name and story out into the community to build long lasting and meaningful relationships with local organisations, community groups and other relevant parties and to establish CAG as a strong and vibrant participant of local life.
Description
We are looking for an experienced offline and online/social media marketer to work with us to maximise our presence in order to attract new members and volunteers and to advertise CAG to its full potential.
We would like you to:
- Develop and on and offline marketing strategy.
- Prepare and deliver on and offline marketing material and stories.
- Perform a social media audit: Assess the current state of our social media pages and make recommendations on how we might improve our presence and engagement and where we might focus our efforts.
- Help us develop and/or execute a social media campaign around, in the first instance, recruiting new members.
- Provide guidance/strategy on how we can manage our social media on an ongoing basis e.g. using a centralised tool, creating a content calendar, identifying easy and free graphic tools and images.
- Produce fresh and engaging content for our social media channels.
- Prepare graphics for sharing across channels.
- Engage with our followers and encourage interaction.
- Manage and maintain social media channels on a regular basis.
- Work with our Group Leader who will provide our existing brand/style guidelines and share the CAG ethos.
We are looking for a volunteer who has experience of:
- Writing and editing marketing content for social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok / across all platforms.
- Building strategies to increase social media following and build fundraising or awareness campaigns.
- Developing a coherent brand voice for social media, from content creation to community interactions.
- Using and setting up tools such as Hootsuite, Social Sprout, Canva, etc.
- Creating content calendars to help plan social media activity.
- Marketing specific events such as New Member Evenings and Duke of Edinburgh Introductory Presentations.
Ideally you should have/be:
- A flexible team player.
- A basic understanding of what CAG stands for and its place in the local community.
- A passion for the work of CAG and the importance of it to its members and volunteers.
- Experience of digital: social media marketing.
- Ability to engage and build a rapport with a wide range of people and organisations including local schools.
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships.
- A car driver or have ability to travel to attend events and meetings.
- The post holder must be able to provide a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Check, either a current or new application that can be made through CAG.
Making a difference - what impact will the opportunity have?
Your input is key to the running of CAG as well as securing its future. You will shape how we present ourselves to our service users, stakeholders, funders and general public. With your help we will be able to continue to grow our membership through building campaigns to recruit new members who will be able to take advantage of all the challenging adventures we offer and help make the lives of these young people richer and more positive. You will build on the social media campaign we already have in place to help us raise awareness in the local community of what we do and why we do it and ensure that we become a key player in our community as a whole.
What's in it for you?
You would become part of our small, friendly team and you have the opportunity to use your time, skills and experience to make a real difference to CAG and the community in which we operate. This is a new role so you have the flexibility to make it your own under the guidance of CAG Committee.
About the location - Where will you be working?
The volunteer will work from home will be required to attend meetings within the Solihull area.
Travel Limit
This role is partly remote but ideally the candidate should be available for face to face Committee meetings and attending CAG events and other meetings.
When will you be working?
- Flexible so during office hours if necessary for certain events but evenings if preferred.
- You would need to be available to attend Committee meetings which normally take place in the evening.
- Occasional weekends to attend recruitment/marketing events.
Estimate of time commitment
- 2-3 hours per week
Details
The volunteering could be long term.
Application details
Successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS and two references.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
You will welcome clients and visitors, and support the smooth running of our local office at our drop in sessions on Mondays or Thursdays (or both)
Commitment: 6 hours/week (flexible)
Receptionists are the first point of contact for clients, welcoming visitors. You’ll record client details on our computer system, explain waiting times, and help ensure the service runs smoothly. The role builds communication, IT, and teamwork skills while making a real difference in the community. Full training and expense reimbursement are provided.
What you gain: Communication skills, admin experience, confidence using IT, and full training.
You'll gain valuable transferable skills in communication, problem solving, teamwork.
Whether you are starting out, changing career, retired, or returning to work, volunteering strengthens your CV and provides practical experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.