Advocacy Service Manager

RAPE CRISIS SOUTH LONDON; Croydon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A women's charity in South London is seeking an Advocacy Service Manager to provide leadership for the ISVA and Casework department. This role involves managing a dedicated team to deliver high-quality support services for survivors of sexual violence, particularly those in contact with the criminal justice system. Candidates must have a solid background in people management and experience in the violence against women and girls sector. This is a hybrid role with a focus on collaboration and service development.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supporting survivors of sexual violence.
• Experience within the violence against women and girls sector.
• Creative and collaborative approach to service development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of support services for survivors of sexual violence.
• Manage a team of ISVAs and caseworkers.
• Ensure excellence in recruitment, induction, and training.

Skills

People Management

Service Development

Collaborative Approach

Job description

Position: Advocacy Service Manager
Salary: £37,000 £40,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Hybrid – Minimum 3 days per week in our South London office

Contract: Fixed-term (Maternity Cover – up to 9 months)

Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) is seeking a skilled, passionate, and professional Advocacy Manager to join our team and lead our ISVA and Casework department.

As Advocacy Manager (maternity cover), you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality support services for survivors of sexual violence, particularly those engaging with or considering engagement with the criminal justice system. You will manage a team of ISVAs (Independent Sexual Violence Advocates), Caseworkers, and our Advocacy Operations Administrator, ensuring excellence in recruitment, induction, and training.

Reporting to the Director of Programmes, you will play a key leadership role within our organisation, working collaboratively with colleagues across our frontline services and our training and prevention teams.

What We are Looking For:

• A proven track record in people management and supporting survivors of sexual violence
• Experience working within the violence against women and girls (VAWG) sector
• A creative and collaborative approach to service development and evaluation

Additional Information:

• This post is open to women only, as allowed under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
• We are particularly keen to hear from women underrepresented in leadership and management roles within the VAWG movement.
• All positions are based in the UK and require candidates to have the right to work in the UK.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a cover letter (up to 1500 words) detailing how you meet the essential and (if applicable) desirable criteria to:[e-mail]

Subject line:Advocacy Service Manager

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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early submissions.