Advocacy Project Manager - 12 month FTC

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic charity as the Advocacy Project Manager overseeing the Tower Hamlets Advocacy Service. Lead a skilled team to ensure service excellence, meet contract targets, and promote inclusivity. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on mental health support in the community.

Qualifications

• Qualified advocate required with Advocacy Qualification.
• Experience managing advocacy or support services preferred.
• Commitment to anti-racist and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and performance of the advocacy service.
• Ensure contract targets and KPIs are met.
• Supervise and develop advocacy staff and volunteers.

Skills

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Advocacy Qualification

Job description

Job Description

Advocacy Project Manager

Join Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge as our Advocacy Project Manager to lead our Tower Hamlets Advocacy Service. You’ll oversee a skilled team, build strong partnerships, ensure contract targets are met, and embed co-production and inclusivity in everything you do.

Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: £40,000
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 12 month FTC - potential to become permanent

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day operations and performance of our Tower Hamlets advocacy service.
• Ensure contract targets and KPIs are met, including monitoring and reporting.
• Supervise, support and develop advocacy staff and volunteers.
• Champion co-production and culturally sensitive service design.
• Build strong partnerships with commissioners, health, and community organisations.
• Contribute to service development and funding opportunities.

About You:
• Qualified advocate ( Advocacy Qualification).
• Experience managing advocacy or support services, preferably in mental health.
• Skilled in staff supervision, service performance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Committed to anti-racist and inclusive practices.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Why join us?
We are a dynamic, inclusive charity affiliated with Mind, committed to empowering diverse communities and transforming mental health support.

Apply now to lead with purpose and make lasting impact.

Closing date: Monday 28th Julyat 9am

Interview date: Wednesday 30thJuly

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience.